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U.S. Summer Electricity Bills Near $800 as Heat Raises Demand and Debt

Above‑normal temperatures are driving higher electricity use, producing bigger bills and projected record consumer utility debt.

Maryland’s Moore Confronts PJM Over Soaring Power Costs at Annual Meeting

Maryland Lawmakers Strike Utility RELIEF Act Deal to Cut Power Bills

PJM Extends Capacity Market Price Cap Through 2030

Sherrill Declares Utility Cost Emergency, Orders Rapid Solar, Storage and VPP Push

DOE Uses Emergency Powers to Keep Colorado’s Craig Unit 1 Online Through March

U.S. Power Bills Up 6.9% as Energy Chief Says ‘Fire Me’ if Prices Don’t Fall

California Trims Utility Shareholder Returns by 0.3% in 4–1 CPUC Vote