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We Energies, WPS Propose 2027–28 Rate Hikes and a Separate Data‑Center Rate

A pending PSC ruling on a special data‑center rate will decide who covers most new power and grid costs.

PG&E Cuts Electric Rates 1.8% as March Bills Drop About $5

Mass. Utilities Drop Interest on Deferred Winter Bill Relief After Healey Push

Indiana House Advances Utility Bill With Heat-Safety Shutoff Ban and Budget Billing Defaults

New York Regulators Approve Three-Year Con Edison Rate Increases Effective Jan. 1

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

Consumers Energy Seeks $240 Million Gas Increase as Michigan AG Intervenes

Xcel Energy Seeks $356 Million Colorado Rate Hike, Lifting Average Residential Bills About 10%

Ohio Regulators Order FirstEnergy to Pay $250.7 Million in HB 6 Penalties and Refunds

Georgia Voters Flip Two PSC Seats Over Rising Power Bills, Data-Center Strain

Healey Urges DPU to Scrutinize Every Utility-Bill Charge, Accelerate Solar Ahead of Winter Rates

October Electric Bills to Include Automatic Climate Credit for 11.5 Million California Households