AI data centers and other catalysts are driving an acceleration in electricity demand. Several leading utilities are capitalizing on the surge in demand. They're in strong positions to grow at ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the U.S. economy ...

Amazon.com Inc. alleges that a Berkshire Hathaway Inc.-owned utility in Oregon is failing to provide sufficient power for four new data center facilities, highlighting the strain rapid expansion of ...

Over the past year, Suzann Hernandez and Camilo Aguirre have put a lot of effort into lowering their energy bill. Beyond simple solutions like turning off lights or closing doors when either the heat ...

Seattle has completed major construction on the East Marginal Way Corridor Improvement Project. The new street and protected bike lane are now open for public use. The corridor is a critical route for ...

Tallahassee is using AI in various city departments to improve efficiency and services. Key AI implementations include customer service chatbots, data compilation software, and AI-assisted policing ...

Natural monopolies occur in industries that require large upfront investments and have other barriers to entry. When consumers get their utility bills every month, it’s not always clear why energy ...

TROY, Mich.: 23 July 2025 — With the average monthly residential electric utility bill now reaching $190 (a 6% increase since 2024), and the average monthly residential gas bill reaching $113 (a 7% ...

SAN DIEGO—On a walk near his house, with views of the ocean, Mark Ellis speaks with urgency about how the utility business—the industry that long employed him—is harming the public with unsustainable ...

TROY, Mich.: 7 May 2025 — The average water bill for a typical household in the United States has risen sharply from $95 in 2024 to $101 per month in 2025. According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Water ...