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D.C. Council Committee Unanimously Advances GRID Act to Address Utility Costs and Promote Clean Energy

D.C. Council Committee Unanimously Advances GRID Act to Address Utility Costs and Promote Clean Energy

The D.C. Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment has unanimously passed the GRID Act, a utility affordability bill aimed at reining in rising energy costs, strengthening oversight of utility spending and profits, and expanding local clean energy options. Introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen and co-sponsored by several other councilmembers, this legislation would mark the District's first major utility and Public Service Commission reform in 25 years. D.C. electric bills have surged by 93% in the last five years, disproportionately affecting low-income households, with a quarter of them spending at least 14% of their income on energy. The GRID Act seeks to mitigate these issues by increasing scrutiny of utility spending, mandating regular audits, implementing an 18-month pause on multiyear rate increases, and tightening regulations on utility profits. Reforming utilities' allowed return on equity alone could save ratepayers over $50 million annually, according to Public Service Commissi...
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Glendale City Council Explores New Revenue Streams and Tax Options

Glendale City Council Explores New Revenue Streams and Tax Options

Glendale City Council Explores New Revenue Streams and Tax Options
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We Energies Rate Hike Approved by Wisconsin Regulators, Customers to See Bill Increases

We Energies Rate Hike Approved by Wisconsin Regulators, Customers to See Bill Increases

We Energies customers in Wisconsin are set to experience an increase in their electricity bills starting in 2027, following the approval of a rate hike by the Public Service Commission. The decision was made after an extended meeting, with the approved increase being lower than the utility's initial proposal. We Energies stated that the additional revenue is necessary to fund new solar and wind energy projects, infrastructure upgrades, and to cover rising operational costs. Community members and clean energy advocates have voiced concerns that these rising utility costs are outpacing household wages. While the exact increase amount will be finalized in the coming weeks, We Energies maintains that its typical customer bills will remain below the national average and in line with other Midwest customers.
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Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Restart Solar for All Program to Reduce Household Electricity Bills

Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Restart Solar for All Program to Reduce Household Electricity Bills

The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) has released a new report urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promptly restart the $7 billion Solar for All program. This call comes as American families face record-high electricity bills. The EPN's analysis indicates that if the EPA complies with two federal court rulings and restarts the program instead of appealing, it could help 1 million households cut their electric bills by approximately 25 percent. Two federal courts in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., have found the EPA's August 2025 termination of the program unlawful. The government's 60-day window to appeal these rulings closes in mid-November. The EPN, composed of former EPA officials, highlights that delays caused by the program's termination have altered its potential benefits and increased the urgency of its reinstatement.
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Shy Great Pyrenees Doesn't Understand Why No One At Adoption Event Wants Her

Shy Great Pyrenees Doesn't Understand Why No One At Adoption Event Wants Her

Ivory, a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees, had already overcome so much when she walked into an adoption event in New York City the other day.
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Rachel Brosnahan Visited Grisly Pear for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Character Research

Rachel Brosnahan Visited Grisly Pear for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Character Research

Rachel Brosnahan Visited Grisly Pear for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Character Research
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Law & Order SVU Watch Along

Law & Order SVU Watch Along

Captain Brunson meets Captain Benson
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Bloomington, MN Offers Energy Assistance Program for Winter Bills

Bloomington, MN Offers Energy Assistance Program for Winter Bills

As winter temperatures drop, residents of Bloomington, Minnesota, are encouraged to seek assistance with rising energy bills through the Energy Assistance Program (EAP). This program, administered by the Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, provides grants directly to utility providers to help qualifying households reduce their expenses. Eligibility for the EAP is determined by household size and income; for instance, a family of four earning up to approximately $74,000 annually may qualify. Applications for the 2026-2027 program are currently open and will be accepted until May 31, 2027, with early application strongly recommended. In addition to direct financial aid, participants in the EAP may also be eligible for free weatherization upgrades through the Weatherization Assistance Program, provided in Hennepin County by the Sustainable Resources Center. These upgrades can include insulation, air sealing, and the replacement of appliances to improve energy efficiency and safety within homes.
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FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say

FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say an FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away
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IFC Center to Host 'Short Attention Span Cinema' Series Featuring Maira and Alex Kalman

IFC Center to Host 'Short Attention Span Cinema' Series Featuring Maira and Alex Kalman

IFC Center to Host 'Short Attention Span Cinema' Series Featuring Maira and Alex Kalman
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Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence twin in matching holiday pajamas

Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence twin in matching holiday pajamas

Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in matching Skims holiday pajamas and cozy robes. Shop their matching looks before they're gone.
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Cast of Hulu's 'All’s Fair' Teases Season 2 Drama and Shifting Alliances at New York Premiere

Cast of Hulu's 'All’s Fair' Teases Season 2 Drama and Shifting Alliances at New York Premiere

Cast of Hulu's 'All’s Fair' Teases Season 2 Drama and Shifting Alliances at New York Premiere