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WA bill signed into law adds oversight to private utility wildfire protection plans

Friday, April 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed into law a bill that adds more oversight over how private electrical utilities mitigate wildfire risks on... Read More.

Florida bill on utility relocations receives appropriations committee approval

Tuesday, April 22 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Florida measure that would decide what entity pays for the relocation of utilities in rights of way of roads and public rail lines... Read More.

Utility bill assistance program hit by federal staff cuts

Friday, April 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Federal staff cuts will cripple the effectiveness of state-run utility bill assistance programs, advocates warn, and should be resolved congressionally. ... Read More.

WATCH: Will a $2B carbon tax raise utility bills? Its likely, says PUC

Wednesday, March 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission agree that numbers from the Independent Fiscal Office show that carbon tax programs will raise utility bills for residents. ... Read More.

S&P flags California wildfires for contagion risk to government and utility finances

Monday, February 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - S&P Global warned that public credit risks associated with wildfires are increasing due to fire-related liability claims for utilities and the impact on municipal... Read More.

Report questions utility of Trumps steel tariffs

Monday, February 17 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump’s unilateral tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports expands upon his first-term efforts to “regrow” the industries. ... Read More.

Hochul asks regulators to reject utility rate hikes

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging state regulators to reject double-digit rate increases by one of the state's largest utilities and calling for... Read More.

Utility consumer protection bill heads for contention in the House

Monday, February 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Protecting vulnerable utility customers from winter shut-offs with reasonable payment plans appeals across both sides of the aisle in Pennsylvania. ... Read More.

Illinois gas utility blasted for asking for record rate hike

Thursday, January 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A record-setting rate hike request by an Illinois gas utility is being challenged by consumer advocacy groups. ... Read More.

Efforts renewed to reauthorize utility consumer protection law

Wednesday, January 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – With concerns mounting that Pennsylvanians will face skyrocketing utility costs in the coming months and years, state lawmakers are trying to find common ground... Read More.