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Updated: 10/12/2020

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Ameren Illinois Ordered to Lower Electric Delivery Rates

Ameren Illinois is facing major cut backs in the New Year. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) ordered the utility to cut the rate it charges for delivering electricity by $45 million in 2014. Next up will be a natural gas ...

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President Barack Obama Enforces Renewable Energy Plan

President Barack Obama is ordering the federal government to nearly triple their renewable sources for electricity with a 20 percent increase by 2020. Obama says the plan will help reduce pollution that causes global warming, promote American energy independence and ...

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Connecticut Light & Power and The United Illuminating Co. Propose Sole Managemet of Utility Poles

The Connecticut’s Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) is considering a plan to centralize management of utility poles in the state. Currently, management of utility poles is split between AT&T and the state’s electric utilities. But the two dominant utilities, Connecticut ...

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New Findings Regarding South and West Facing Solar Panels

A new study by the Pecan Street Research Institute has found that west-facing solar systems in the U.S. state of Texas reduce peak demand from the electric grid by up to 65% while south-facing arrays result in a 54% drop. ...

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$95 Million Budget Approved for Energy-Efficiency Programs in Maryland

Maryland regulators approved about $95 million in funding requests on November 19th for energy-efficiency programs run by utilities, including nearly $47 million aimed at Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. customers. However, utilities are being heckled for not meeting goals fast ...

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Tips to Save on Winter Utility Bills

More than half of the average utility bill is devoted to heating and cooling the home. With temperatures dropping with the winter months ahead, homeowners are cranking up their heating systems. Whether heating with natural gas (the most common method), ...

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Constellation to Power Chicago with Coal-Free Energy Facilities

Constellation, a retail electricity, and natural gas supplier announced a unique power supply agreement with the City of Chicago that will be sourced entirely from non-coal generation facilities. New rates secured under the 25-month agreement will deliver a 2 percent ...

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Consolidated Edison Charges Some of the Highest Electricity Rates in the Nation

According to new federal government data, Consolidated Edison’s (Con Ed) residential electricity prices in 2012 were again one of the highest charged by any major U.S. electric utility. The company’s 2.1 million residential customers in New York City and Westchester ...

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Controversy About Smart Meters Could Cost Ohio Residents

Controversy over the installation of “smart meters” at homes and businesses could end up costing many Ohio ratepayers. Last month, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) proposed a measure to allow ratepayers to opt out of the new technology. ...

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BGE Requests Various Rate Increases

Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) is asking regulators for yet another rate increase. The Maryland Public Service Commission is to decide whether the hike in the distribution rate is justified. BGE is asking for higher distribution rates — the charge for ...

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