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Eversource CT Rate Hike Coming in 2025

Key Takeaways: Eversource's 2025 rate hike will raise CT residents' energy bills by about $15/month, affecting households and businesses alike. The increase is driven by grid modernization, rising energy costs, and regulation compliance. Consumers can offset costs by shopping for ...

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PPL Rate Hike in December: What PA Customers Need to Know

Key Takeaways PPL's rate increase in December will raise energy costs for Pennsylvania households and businesses. The rate hike applies to PPL customers who haven’t chosen an alternative electricity provider. To offset costs, consumers can save by shopping for competitive ...

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ERCOT Power Grid Set To Connect To U.S. Grid: What The $360M Project Means For Texas And The Southeast

Key Takeaways ERCOT to Connect to U.S. Grid: A $360M federal grant will link ERCOT with the Southeastern U.S. grid, improving power reliability and stability. Increased Resilience: The connection will reduce rolling blackouts and improve energy sharing during extreme weather ...

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BGE Electric Bills Rising: Maryland Customers Face $250 Hike

Key Takeaways BGE customers will see a $250 annual increase in electric bills starting in 2025. Rate hikes are driven by power plant closures, increased demand, and transmission constraints. Maryland consumers can explore alternative energy providers and fixed-rate plans to ...

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2024 News Release: PJM Capacity Auction Prices Skyrocket

Key Takeaways The 2024 PJM capacity auction saw prices surge nearly ninefold, signaling significant market volatility. Consumers in PJM states should expect higher electricity bills as utilities pass on these increased capacity costs.

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Connecticut’s Latest Energy Rate Hike: What Eversource and UI Customers Need to Know

Key Takeaways Eversource and United Illuminating Rates Increased: Starting September, rates have increased by 0.3845 cents/kWh for Eversource and 0.4592 cents/kWh for UI. Why the Hike? PURA approved the rate hikes due to rising operational costs, infrastructure investments, and global ...

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America’s High-Tech Power Crunch: Overcoming Energy Demands in the Age of AI and Data Centers

As the United States races toward a future dominated by technology, the power grid is struggling to keep up. Energy demands are skyrocketing with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and other high-tech industries. This surge has exposed significant ...

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Here’s What You Need to Know about CT’s Electricity Rate Hike

Connecticut is buzzing with news of a looming electricity rate hike. Eversource and United Illuminating, the state's two largest power providers, just filed with Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to increase their pricing again starting in July. For residents, ...

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Repurposing Old Energy: How Coal Mines and Energy Plants are Hot Spots for Renewable Energy

In the evolving landscape of energy production, the transformation from our coal-powered past to a renewable future is not merely a shift in power sources but a reinvention of the physical spaces that energy occupies. As the United States retires ...

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The Short-Term Future for Clean Energy in the U.S.

The United States achieved significant strides in clean energy in 2023, marking a pivotal year for the nation's energy landscape. These advancements provide insights into the short-term future of clean energy in the U.S., encompassing energy sources, infrastructure, and grid ...

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