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Thanks to everyone who signed postcards supporting fossil fuel divestment and utility accountability at Chicago Climate Connect's screening of the Plastic Detox at Patagonia Fulton Market!
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May 18, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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New rules proposed by PUC aim to enhance wildfire safety with stringent mitigation plans and timely notifications for power shutoffs—are utilities ready to step up?

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PUC advances proposed wildfire-mitigation and PSPS rules, seeks public comment
PUC staff proposed detailed wildfire mitigation plan (WMP) and public safety power shutoff (PSPS) rules—covering risk assessments, PSPS thresholds, notification timelines and event reporting—and the commission referred the draft to an ALJ for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and public comment.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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September 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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2026 will be a huge year for our work. Become a 350 Chicago Climate Sustainer & spread your monetary gift over the course of a year. Fund our fossil fuel divestment & utility lobbying reform campaigns & fight for a better climate future. bit.ly/350ChicagoEn... #DivestIllinois #UtilityTransparency
December 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Palo Alto's Utilities Advisory Commission is tackling the fallout from a recent Supreme Court decision, emphasizing the need for clearer communication about utility rates and investments to combat public scrutiny.

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Palo Alto reviews utility rate comparisons amidst Supreme Court decision
Palo Alto discusses utility rate messaging and updates comparisons on their website.
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March 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Baltimore residents are raising alarms over BG&E's $1 million daily investment in gas infrastructure, questioning if it's truly in the community's best interest or just a profit-driven venture.

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Baltimore residents challenge BG and E's $1M daily investment in gas infrastructure
Residents demand accountability from BG and E over costly gas infrastructure projects amid climate concerns.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The Somers Central School District Board is taking a bold step by supporting a petition for a thorough review of utility readiness to electrify school bus fleets—could this be the key to sustainable transportation in education?

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Somers board backs petition asking PSC to study utility readiness for bus electrification
The Somers Central School District Board voted to support a petition from the Lower Hudson Education Coalition asking the New York State Public Service Commission to conduct an informational proceeding on utility readiness for school-bus fleet electrification, citing Education Law section 36 38 and concerns about infrastructure costs and timelines.
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May 29, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Virginia's Senate Commerce and Labor Committee just took a bold step towards energy reform by considering bills that could limit utility political spending and expand solar and EV initiatives!

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Virginia Senate commerce committee advances broad energy docket on data centers, undergrounding, EV charging and utility political‑spending limits
The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee heard hours of testimony and reported a package of energy bills on March 1, 2026, including measures on data‑center oversight, an undergrounding pilot for high‑voltage lines, shared solar expansions, an EV charging framework and a proposal to bar utilities from passing political‑influence costs to ratepayers.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Commissioner Cordova successfully pushed for new compliance measures in the Nevada Power Electric rate reset, shaking up the energy landscape!

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Commission accepts deferred fuel stipulation and adds compliance items for NV Energy dockets
Commissioner Cordova presented three deferred fuel dockets for Nevada Power Electric, Sierra Pacific Gas, and Sierra Pacific Electric; the commission accepted a stipulation and Cordova said she added compliance items 5, 6 and 7 to the draft order.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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The quarterly power-cost tracker is designed to shield customers from sudden rate spikes, but recent shortfalls reveal the challenges ahead.

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Manager defends quarterly power-cost tracker as a mechanism to smooth volatile wholesale prices
Manager explained the quarterly power-cost tracker (fuel/power cost adjustment), cited IURC guidance and recent MISO auction prices, and described scheduled rate steps in Jan. 2027 and Jan. 2028; he said the tracker avoids large swings that would otherwise force adjustments in base rates.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Residents of Ukiah are sounding the alarm over a proposed annexation that could lead to soaring bills and diminished public safety.

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Residents tell planners they were not properly notified and fear higher bills, poorer services if annexed
Multiple residents and community members told the commission they were surprised by the scope of the annexation map, said many affected people had not received direct notice, and raised concerns about higher sanitation and water bills, police response times and loss of local control.
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August 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Residents of Lathrup Village are demanding answers as rising water and sewer charges leave fixed-income households struggling and questioning the transparency of their local council.

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Residents blast rising water and sewer charges, urge clearer communication
Multiple residents at the Lathrup Village meeting criticized recent water and sewer charge increases, readiness‑to‑serve fees and lack of notice; councilors said the changes reflect rising operating costs and pledged better communication.
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August 27, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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The proposed $66.8 billion merger between NextEra and Dominion Energy is opening doors for public participation—find out how you can make your voice heard!

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Virginia subcommittee hears staff overview of NextEra–Dominion merger, public comment period opened
A Virginia Senate subcommittee heard staff summarize the proposed NextEra acquisition of Dominion Energy, reviewed deal terms and SCC milestones (case PUR2026-00112) and opened a public-comment period with deadlines for participation.
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August 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Residents in Memphis are rallying for a temporary halt on data center permits, voicing urgent concerns over pollution and utility costs as local officials consider the impacts.

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Residents urge council to back temporary moratorium on data center permits
Hundreds of public commenters urged the Memphis City Council to adopt a temporary moratorium on data-center permitting, citing water-quality, air-pollution and utility cost-shifting concerns; councilmembers added an ordinance (No. 5982) for first reading.
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August 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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350 Chicago tabled at Wild Mile, obtaining over 180 signatures in support of both the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act and Utility Transparency Act.

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August 9, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Residents are demanding transparency from the Board of Water & Light as proposed rate hikes threaten to push bills up by nearly 20% over five years!

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Residents and advocates press Board of Water & Light oversight as rate increases loom
Public commenters urged greater transparency and oversight of the municipal utility BWL, warning that proposed and recent rate changes have produced significant cumulative increases; the council heard calls to align BWL reporting with standards used for investor‑owned utilities.
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July 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Austin is set to power up with a groundbreaking 200 MW utility-scale battery project that could redefine energy storage in the city!

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Commission approves 200 MW, two-hour utility-scale battery to bring bulk energy storage to Austin
The Electric Utility Commission voted to advance a 200 MW x 2-hour centralized battery project to City Council after staff described its operational role, dispatch control, and how it compares to prior OCI proposals.
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July 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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The Portland Utility Board just got a powerful new voice with the appointment of Rose Conan, as the city gears up for crucial utility projects that could impact everyone’s wallets.

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Committee adds third nominee and refers Portland Utility Board appointments to full council
The Committee of the Whole voted July 15 to amend and refer nominations to the Portland Utility Board, adding Rose Conan to the slate alongside Al Hague and Joe Robinson. The panel said the PUB will advise on water, sewer and stormwater oversight as the city faces major utility investments.
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July 17, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Colts Neck officials applaud local heroes for their storm response but demand answers from JCP&L about power restoration priorities!

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Colts Neck praises first responders, calls for JCP&L town hall after July storm
Officials thanked DPW and volunteer emergency crews for storm response, reported about 60 trees cleared and major outages; the mayor criticized JCP&L restoration priorities and said the township will request a town hall meeting with the utility to improve prioritization and communications.
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July 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Forest Lake's Planning Commission has proposed a one-year moratorium on data centers to establish crucial guidelines, sparking a debate on economic growth versus community impact.

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Forest Lake planning panel recommends up to one‑year moratorium on data centers while code is revised
The Forest Lake Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the city council adopt a moratorium — up to one year — on permitting data centers so staff can define data centers, create performance standards and consider utility and water impacts. Commissioners voiced concern about NDAs, electricity and water capacity, and where such uses should be sited.
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July 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Westminster's new water rate proposal aims to make essential indoor usage more affordable while ensuring financial stability for the city’s utilities.

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Westminster task force recommends new tiered water rates to shield basic indoor use
A resident‑led water affordability task force recommended shifting Westminster’s water billing from a 3‑tier to a 4‑tier structure, creating a new multifamily customer class and boosting customer assistance; council asked staff for additional financial details and scheduled a follow‑up study session on Aug. 3.
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July 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a groundbreaking bill to protect Floridians from rising utility costs linked to hyperscale data centers, ensuring local governments retain control over land-use and water resources!

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill aimed at preventing data centers from raising utility bills for Floridians
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly celebrated passage of Senate Bill 484, which they said preserves local land-use authority, requires public review of water permits for data centers and prevents utilities from passing hyperscale data-center costs onto residents.
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May 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Deltona residents could face a staggering 12.93% hike in electric rates, while city officials push for improved street lighting to enhance safety—what's next for the community?

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Vice Mayor Hassan prioritizes residential street lighting and budget discussions in Deltona
Deltona officials discuss budget impacts and prioritize residential street lighting enhancements.
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May 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Florida's House Bill 1523 could revolutionize how residents engage with their utility services by ensuring annual public meetings for community input on rates and quality.

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Florida House mandates annual public meetings on municipal utility services
Municipalities must hold yearly meetings to gather public input on utility fees and services.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Florida's House Bill 1523 could transform how municipalities handle utility revenues, ensuring more money goes back to customers and less to unrelated government expenses.

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Florida House proposes utility revenue restrictions for municipalities
Florida municipalities must limit utility revenue use and report to Public Service Commission annually.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM