New York City names first public utility advocate as energy bills rise and rate hikes loom
On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city’s first public utility advocate. It’s a new…
AARP NY and PULP Call for Investigation Into Utility Debt Collection Practices
Our organizations call upon Governor Hochul to begin an immediate investigation into the debt collection practices for all…
Philadelphia utility bills: City Council searches for its role
What can the city do about rising bills? Most of the factors contributing to energy bill increases are…
Philadelphians urged to apply as LIHEAP deadline approaches
Philadelphians have until Friday to apply for a benefit to help pay off heating bills, which soared this…
Philadelphia-area electric utilities take up to 20% in profits
Some area utilities are below average, with Delmarva customers paying 11.4%, or $22.72 toward company profits for an…
Philadelphia utility bills are rising. Here’s why
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing…
Op-Ed | New Yorkers need a cop on the beat for their energy bills
Every month, the same scene plays out at kitchen tables across New York. A family opens the gas…
Start with your monthly bills
With prices climbing almost everywhere, finding extra money in your budget can feel impossible. But one of the…
‘We’re just not ready to handle [this]’
Rapidly rising electricity costs have been in the news consistently lately, and Inside Climate News recently examined increases…
Why your CenterPoint bill keeps climbing, and how it can again
HOUSTON – On Wednesday, the Houston City Council will vote to approve or deny a new CenterPoint Energy…