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Consumers Energy Seeks $456 Million Electric Rate Increase

Consumers Energy says the money will pay for burying lines, targeted circuit upgrades and storm restoration, starting a roughly 10‑month MPSC review.

Xcel Energy Files Deal to Cut Minnesota Gas Rate Hike

Arizona Regulators Open Hearings on APS 14% Rate Hike and Annual Adjustment Plan

PECO Withdraws $520 Million Rate Hike After Shapiro’s Push

Summer Electricity Subsidy Takes Effect With Sonora Extending Coverage to Seven Months

Michigan Regulators Approve $242.4 Million DTE Rate Increase, Effective March 2026

France Rolls Out February Household Changes as Savings Rates Fall and Power Levy Is Trimmed

Russia Sets 2026 Caps on Utility Bills in Two Stages

Pennsylvania Electric Supply Rates Reset Dec. 1, With Increases for Most Utilities

LG&E, KU Agree to Smaller Rate Hikes Pending PSC Review

Nevada Regulators Approve Daily Demand Charge for NV Energy Customers Starting in April 2026