One in five Americans can’t afford their heating bills this winter as people are blindsided by utility costs

The massive winter storm put much of the country into a deep freeze, and the mercury is plummeting at a time when utility ...

Utilities plan to recoup costs from the governor’s winter bill reductions

In filings with the Department of Utilities, electric and gas companies say they will add spring surcharges to offset ...
ConsumerAffairs

Negotiate your utility bills: A couple calls can save you $500+ a year

I’m reviewing my bills and costs are too high. Are there any lower-rate plans, promos, or discounts on my account?” Nam ...
Morningstar

How Rising Utility Bills Are Reshaping the US Economy

Explore how soaring consumer utility costs are creating a new reality for utilities stocks, challenging their long-held status as stable investments. Rising Utility Bills and Their Impact on Earnings ...
T&D

Electric Utility Customer Satisfaction Hits Record Low Amid Rising Costs

The 2025 J.D. Power study reveals a historic decline in U.S. residential electric utility satisfaction, primarily driven by a 34% increase in average bills since 2020, reaching $189 monthly. Despite ...

PSC hits pause on utility incentive to keep costs low

NorthWestern Energy customers used to benefit at times from a cost-sharing tool mandated by the state’s Public Service Commission. In a recent rate case, the Public Service Commission hit pause on ...
Marketplace

Utility costs are going up for U.S. households

With heat and electricity bills on the rise, many households are falling behind on payments, according to a new analysis by progressive nonprofits Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers. Now more ...

Customers share concerns over increasing NIPSCO utility costs

Rising NIPSCO utility costs are creating concerns across the community.WSBT spoke with local residents and NIPSCO to find out ...