HB 1672 would permit a narrow retail‑shopping path for customers to buy 100% carbon‑free electricity from third‑party suppliers while leaving utilities in control of transmission and distribution; supporters framed it as pro‑clean‑energy choice, utilities warned of cost shifting, and the subcommittee tabled the bill 5–0.

Amazon and utilities said they support protecting non‑large‑load customers but diverged on whether mandatory upfront payments (kayaks), the level of minimum-demand charges, and the design of flexibility riders are the right tools; industry favored clarity and predictability, utilities warned about implementation lead times.

Greensboro firefighters told council they face proposed health‑benefit cuts to close an $8 million gap and urged staff to examine vendor contracts, rebates and spread pricing before shifting costs to employees.

Corey Singletary of the Citizens Utility Board told a county committee that hyperscale data centers — including projects tied to Dane County — can force utilities to invest in large generation and transmission projects that may shift costs to other ratepayers if loads don’t materialize.

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House and Republicans taking full control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion is back on the chopping block.

In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman presents his Venn diagram of health care cost problems and shows how, in our fragmented health system, reducing one health cost problem often ma...

The rapid expansion of data centers, particularly those supporting artificial intelligence, is placing unprecedented strain on the US electricity grid, driving up costs for residential consumers and sparking concerns about grid stability and reliability. As data center demand concentrates in specific regions, such as the PJM region, residential electricity bills are rising significantly, with New Jersey seeing an 800% increase in auction costs. In response, policymakers and industry leaders are exploring solutions, including "Bring Your Own Generation" models, clean energy mandates, and customized contracts for large load customers, in a bid to mitigate the impact of this escalating demand on consumers and ensure grid stability.

A PJM market watchdog calls the shift a "massive wealth transfer" to tech companies, but there's a peak-demand loophole.

SB 886 and related bills would require special tariffs and contractual protections so that large data‑center customers pay their share of grid costs, pre‑fund long‑term procurement obligations, and meet community and environmental standards to access expedited CEQA treatment; supporters argue the package prevents cost‑shifting while industry urged caution and asked to align with CPUC Rule 30 work.

Panel discusses discrepancies between hospital prices and insurance premium impacts.

SNAP cuts could cost West Virginia millions. State leaders have yet to say how they’ll protect food aid.