energy bills

May 13, 2025
Federal Energy Star label program, which helped curb electricity demand, said to be on chopping block
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The Trump administration reportedly plans to cut the program, just as electricity demand is rising in the United States due to the rise in data centers and AI.
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Feb 25, 2025
Tariffs on Canadian energy could hit power bills in the Northeast U.S.
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Utilities and policymakers have worked for years to bring more Canadian power to New England and New York’s energy grid.
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Sep 10, 2024
Climate change is leading to higher utility bills — and not just because of rising temps
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Regulators approved more than $9.7 billion in utility rate increases nationally last year.
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Feb 23, 2021
Can Texans protect themselves from their sky-high energy bills?
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Some have reported energy bills as high as $17,000.
Oct 13, 2014
Three charts that show why your heating bill will fall
Natural gas prices are up but demand is expected to plummet, spelling savings.
Jun 27, 2013
Financial Feud: Energy costs vs. Amenities
John and his partner have gotten competitive over energy costs. His partner wants him to cut back his consumption. John's unwilling to give up basic amenities — like using warm water to rinse the dishes. Whose side are you on?
Jan 31, 2013
How Americans think about the economy and their lives
When asked about how the economy directly impacts their lives, most Americans give the obvious answers — and a couple of surprises too.
Nov 9, 2011
Stephen King keeps the heat on for Maine residents
The Marketplace Daily Pulse is down today on news that times are so tough for some residents in Maine that local hero – novelist Stephen King – …
Jul 28, 2010
What’s in the new energy bill? What do you think of it?
Today, aides for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev) outlined a slimmed back energy and oil spill bill that would:…
Jul 23, 2010
What’s going on with the Home Star legislation? Are rebates on the way? Should I wait to make my home more energy efficient?
Easy Answer: It looks like Home Star will be a part of the scaled-back energy bill Senator Harry Reid is planning to introduce next week. There's…

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