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PacifiCorp Seeks 57% Electricity Rate Hike for 46,000 California Customers

PacifiCorp Seeks 57% Electricity Rate Hike for 46,000 California Customers

PacifiCorp Seeks 57% Electricity Rate Hike for 46,000 California Customers
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Super El Niño Expected to Reshape Global Coal Markets with Contradictory Impacts

Super El Niño Expected to Reshape Global Coal Markets with Contradictory Impacts

Super El Niño Expected to Reshape Global Coal Markets with Contradictory Impacts
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Henderson City Commission Tables Contentious HMP Electricity Rate Increase Proposal

Henderson City Commission Tables Contentious HMP Electricity Rate Increase Proposal

The Henderson City Commission has decided to table a proposed 21% electricity rate increase over two years by Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMP&L). The proposal, which included four incremental increases starting January 1, 2027, was met with significant public opposition from residents concerned about affordability, particularly those on fixed incomes. HMP&L General Manager Brad Bickett advocated for the increase, citing a 15% rise in energy contract costs HMP&L is entering into in mid-2027 as part of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). Bickett warned that without the rate hike, HMP&L risks losing revenue, depleting its reserves, increasing debt, and potentially defaulting on power contracts. Commissioner Robert Pruitt opposed the increase, highlighting the disparity between the proposed 20% hike and typical 2-3% cost of living adjustments. Mayor Brad Staton acknowledged a previous request to delay the proposal until after the November election to allow for an objective discussion. T...
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Preparing for an El Niño Winter: Essential Safety Tips

Preparing for an El Niño Winter: Essential Safety Tips

The Survival Mom has shared a comprehensive guide to preparing for the upcoming El Niño winter. The guide emphasizes the importance of creating defensible space around homes before fire season, keeping a fully stocked winter kit in vehicles for mountain travel, and understanding local flood risks. Residents in areas prone to mudslides, particularly in California, are advised to take warnings seriously and evacuate early if necessary. The guide also includes practical steps for organizing evacuation plans and maintaining safety during extreme weather events.
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Flowers Foods Reports Significant Decline in Q3 2026 Earnings and Revises Full-Year Outlook

Flowers Foods Reports Significant Decline in Q3 2026 Earnings and Revises Full-Year Outlook

Flowers Foods Reports Significant Decline in Q3 2026 Earnings and Revises Full-Year Outlook
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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability Advocates for 'FAIR Energy Act' to Reform Oregon Energy Rates

Multnomah County Office of Sustainability Advocates for 'FAIR Energy Act' to Reform Oregon Energy Rates

The Multnomah County Office of Sustainability is actively working to secure fair energy rates in Oregon, particularly in response to rising electricity demand from data centers and increasing consumer energy bills. This effort is bolstered by the passage of the FAIR Energy Act (House Bill 3179) and Senate Bill 688 (Performance-Based Regulation) in the 2025 Oregon legislative session. These laws aim to reform how rates are set for privately owned energy utilities, including Pacific Power, Portland General Electric, and NW Natural, which serve Multnomah County. A key feature of the FAIR Energy Act is the introduction of Multiyear Rate Plans (MRPs), which place utilities on a five-year budget for most costs, indexed to inflation and adjusted for growth and efficiency. This contrasts with the previous system where utilities could request rate increases more frequently and pass costs directly to consumers. The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with a coalition of consumer and environmental justice advo...
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Arizona Corporation Commission to Vote on TEP's Proposed 9.8% Rate Increase

Arizona Corporation Commission to Vote on TEP's Proposed 9.8% Rate Increase

Arizona Corporation Commission to Vote on TEP's Proposed 9.8% Rate Increase
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Henderson City Commission Tables Contentious HMP Electricity Rate Increase Amid Public Opposition

Henderson City Commission Tables Contentious HMP Electricity Rate Increase Amid Public Opposition

The Henderson City Commission has postponed a decision on a proposed 21% electricity rate increase over two years by Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMP&L). The proposed increase, which would be implemented in four steps starting January 1, 2027, and concluding by June 1, 2028, has drawn significant opposition from residents concerned about affordability. HMP&L General Manager Brad Bickett argued that the rate hike is necessary to cover a 15% increase in power contract costs and to maintain the utility's financial stability, including its 180-day reserves and debt management. He warned that delaying the increase could lead to even higher rates in the future and potential default on power contracts. However, residents, including Willie Ruby and Taylor Heady, expressed concerns about the impact on low-income individuals, senior citizens, and those on fixed incomes, stating they cannot afford any increase.
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Governor Newsom Thanks County Teams for Reaching 12,000 People in Homelessness Initiatives

Governor Newsom Thanks County Teams for Reaching 12,000 People in Homelessness Initiatives

Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly acknowledged and thanked county-level teams and state partners for their efforts in addressing homelessness across California. These initiatives have successfully reached nearly 12,000 individuals, contributing to a two-year consecutive drop in unsheltered homelessness, with preliminary estimates indicating a nearly 13% decrease since 2024. The efforts are part of a broader strategy launched by Governor Newsom in 2019 to tackle the state's homelessness and mental health crises. This strategy includes repairing the behavioral health continuum, building new treatment facilities, expanding the care workforce, and providing significant funding to communities. California has allocated $6.1 billion in behavioral health infrastructure funding, supporting 535 new facilities, 9,570 beds, and 44,863 treatment slots statewide. Ten counties, initially identified as 'Care ICU' due to low petition-filing averages, have shown substantial progress with intensive technical assistance, wit...
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Maryland Residents Receive $186 Million in Energy Assistance Amid Rising BGE Bills

Maryland Residents Receive $186 Million in Energy Assistance Amid Rising BGE Bills

Maryland residents have received nearly $186 million in energy assistance over the past year to cope with increasing BGE bills. The Maryland Department of Human Services' Office of Home Energy Programs has reported a 17% increase in households receiving aid compared to the previous year. Laurel Peltier, chair of Maryland's limited-income utility coalition, advises residents facing high bills or termination notices to explore available grant programs. For instance, a family of four earning less than $5,500 per month before taxes may qualify for state assistance, which can include grants applied directly to BGE bills and a 55-day termination hold. For those above the income threshold for state aid, the Fuel Fund offers a program to help pay off overdue balances, with the household covering a portion and the fund covering the rest. Beyond financial aid, Peltier highlights that a significant cause of high bills is often inefficient homes with leaky structures and old HVAC systems. BGE offers free and $100 ener...
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National average for gallon of unleaded regular drops below $4

National average for gallon of unleaded regular drops below $4

Gas prices are falling across the country. See how much a gallon of regular costs in your state right now.
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Spire Proposes Missouri Natural Gas Rate Increase, Sparking Customer Concern

Spire Proposes Missouri Natural Gas Rate Increase, Sparking Customer Concern

Spire, a natural gas utility company, has filed a request with the state of Missouri to raise rates for its customers, citing the need to recover infrastructure costs. If approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission, customers could see their monthly natural gas bills increase by $10 to $13, depending on their location. Spire states that these investments, totaling $800 million across the region, are crucial for maintaining, enhancing, and upgrading its aging natural gas system, which has been operating in the St. Louis area for over 100 years. The company emphasizes that these upgrades are necessary to ensure safe and reliable service, particularly during cold winter months. However, consumer advocates, such as Gentry W. Trotter, founder of HeatUpStLouis.org, express concern that this increase will add further financial stress to customers already struggling with the rising cost of living. Many residents are already seeking assistance for utility bills, as evidenced by a recent community assistance ...