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Outrage grows as some L.A. residents report water and power bills spiking by thousands of dollars
Angelenos express outrage as utility bills spike by thousands of dollars, prompting a pledge of relief.
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Mayor Bass announces temporary relief for Los Angeles residents affected by skyrocketing utility bills
Mayor Bass announces temporary relief measures for Los Angeles residents facing soaring utility bills amid growing political scrutiny.
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As US' Hottest Summer Cools, Many Face Staggering Power Bills
As the hottest US summer cools, households across the country face staggering power bills and mounting utility debt.
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Report: 62% Spike in Water Bills Outpaces Incomes, Inflation
A new study reveals that U.S. drinking water bills have surged by 62% over the past decade, outpacing both inflation and incomes.
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FERC chair slams PJM ‘mess’ as country’s largest grid operator delays power auction
Federal regulators criticize the nation's largest grid operator as power auctions face delays over data center costs.
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Puget Sound Energy seeks $1.5 billion rate increase
Puget Sound Energy is facing public backlash after seeking a $1.5 billion rate increase that could significantly impact customer electric bills.
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Private Equity Is Circling Utilities as AI Reshapes the Grid
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
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PJM eyes data center, crypto reliability requirements after 3.8 GW of load trips offline
PJM is weighing new grid reliability rules for data centers and crypto operations following a major load trip.
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FERC will impose reforms if PJM fails to adopt changes by September, chairman warns
Federal energy regulators warn of a grave legitimacy crisis and demand major reforms for the nation's biggest electric grid by September.
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Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
Trump announces a voluntary industry pledge aimed at shielding consumer utility bills from the power demands of AI data centers.
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23 governors sign Trump's cost pledge for data centers, backbone of AI
Twenty-three governors have signed a voluntary pledge led by Trump to mitigate the impact of AI data center energy usage on consumer utility bills.
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Exclusive | Utilities Join Trump Pledge to Limit AI-Driven Increases in Electricity Bills
US utilities and states have joined a Trump administration pledge to protect residential electricity bills from costs driven by AI data center growth.
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AI is Driving Utilities to Spend a Record $240 Billion in 2026. Buy These Stocks to Capitalize on the Power Surge.
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Baltimore Gas and Electric seeks $8 monthly rate increase for Maryland customers
Baltimore Gas and Electric files for an $8 per month rate hike, sparking regulatory review in Maryland.