electric bills
Coverage of electric bills in the Nexus archive.
- Ramaswamy outlines key contrasts with Dem opponent less than 100 days out from key gubernatorial election
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio gubernatorial candidate, emphasized his campaign's focus on lowering costs like property taxes, electric bills, and healthcare expenses. He highlighted contrasts with his Democratic opponent, referencing Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing and Dr. Amy Acton's past pandemic-related statements as key issues. Ramaswamy outlined plans for economic relief and zero-income tax state initiatives.
- Save on electricity with Hawaiʻi Energy rebates
Hawaiʻi Energy offers appliance and equipment rebates to help customers save on electric bills. The rebates are available to customers on select islands.
- US factories are struggling to get cleaner heat. These ideas may help.
US factories face challenges in adopting cleaner heat sources due to rising electric bills, forcing many to rely on fossil fuels. The issue hinders efforts to clean up manufacturing operations nationwide.
- New York imposes first-in-the-nation statewide freeze on ‘hyperscale’ data centers
New York is imposing a statewide freeze on new 'hyperscale' data centers, pausing environmental permits for up to a year to develop a framework to protect the environment, energy grid, and electric bills. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first-in-the-nation measure.
- NJ electric bills have been spiking, but $25 worth of relief is on the way
New Jersey electric bills have been increasing, but a one-time $25 credit is being provided for short-term relief. Long-term solutions are also being planned to address the issue over years.
- How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
Experts recommend adjusting thermostats and adopting energy-saving measures to lower cooling costs amid rising electric bills and extreme heat.
- Over half of NYC residents say electric bills are shockingly high as historic heatwave scorches city: poll
Over half of New York City residents report finding their electric bills shockingly high during a historic heatwave, according to a poll. The heatwave has intensified concerns about rising energy costs.
- Why are electric bills so high at this WA utility?
Some customers are experiencing higher-than-ever electric bills. The article explores reasons behind the increased costs at a Washington state utility.
- Colorado Springs Utilities proposing new billing options for solar customers
Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing new billing options for solar customers, which would raise monthly electric bills by about $30. The utility claims the changes are necessary to cover peak demand costs, but some solar owners argue the higher rates undermine the financial benefits of solar investments. Current solar customers will retain their existing rates until 2032, with a city council hearing scheduled for August and a final vote in September.
- The data center boom is colliding with the midterms
Data centers are becoming a political flashpoint in competitive House districts, with over 200 facilities planned or under construction in 40 out of 69 districts. Opposition to their energy use, water consumption, and economic impacts has fueled grassroots campaigns and ballot measures, creating uncertainty for both parties ahead of the midterms.