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New law that may raise utility bills taking effect over regulators' opposition
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission says Senate Bill 988, effective Aug. 28, allows utility “monopolies” to operate with less ...
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‘This fire could have been prevented’: How utilities fought removal of old power lines
The abandoned power line suspected of igniting the Eaton fire could have been removed years ago under a rule proposed by ...
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CEB accused of disconnecting electricity supply to consumer rights protection activist’s residence
Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Union, Sanjeewa Dhammika, has lodged a written complaint with the Public Utilities ...
Michigan AG Fights Back Against Proposed 13% Utility Rate Hike, Branding It ‘Corporate Greed’
Electric bills are up 4.5% across the U.S.—but Michigan residents could see a 13% increase under a new rate hike proposal.
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Oregon takes aim at utility pushback against independent solar projects
The law aims to make utilities operate in line with the public interest by implementing incentives and penalties related to community solar, microgrids, and other types of clean energy generation.