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Arizona utility agrees to $7 M settlement, policy changes - Arizona
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (607+ words) (The Center Square) " Arizona has reached an $7 million settlement with the Phoenix-based utility company known as Arizona Public Service. State Attorney General Kris Mayes made the announcement Wednesday during a news conference at her office. Mayes told reporters that "APS…...
Mayes challenges ACC rate hikes for Robson Ranch residents - Arizona
1+ week, 1+ day ago (659+ words) (The Center Square) " Attorney General Kris Mayes is challenging a recent decision made by the Arizona Corporation Commission to raise water and sewer rates for people in Robson Ranch. The Democratic Arizona attorney general filed a rehearing application this week…...
Poll: Data centers should supply own energy, says 8 in 10 - North Carolina
2+ week, 4+ day ago (289+ words) (The Center Square) " Requiring facilities to provide their energy generation for artificial intelligence data centers is supported by 8 in 10 North Carolinians, a new poll says. Multiple proposals have been made in the General Assembly. Equit. The Escalation of Electricity Demand…...
Mayes appeals after panel OKs energy deal with data center - Arizona
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (459+ words) (The Center Square) " Attorney General Kris Mayes appealed the Arizona Corporation Commission's ruling that allowed Tucson Electric Power and Beale Infrastructure to enter into an energy supply agreement. In her appeal Thursday at Maricopa County Superior Court, Mayes said the…...
Alternative energy is political issue in Alabama; will it become a legal one? - Energy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1283+ words) The upcoming election of two members of the Alabama Public Service Commission could hinge on alternative energy, an issue that could become a key legal battle as a large project is being planned for Baldwin County. The development of solar…...
Tucson Electric Power, attorney general debate rate increase - Energy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (512+ words) (The Center Square) " Tucson Electric Power spokesman Joe Barrios said a proposal by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes would hurt the company's ability to raise funds it needs for investment in its energy grid. Last week, Mayes's office filed expert…...
Utility Bills Soar as Millions Struggle to Pay - National
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (165+ words) (AURN News) " As winter continues, some parts of the country are seeing a warmup, with above-normal temperatures stretching across much of the United States. That could mean short-term relief when it comes to heating costs. However, utility prices continue to…...
Wisconsin lawmaker wants to stop commissioners from joining utility companies - Wisconsin
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) (The Center Square) " Wisconsin utility rates have continued to increase " with $300 million in rate increases over two years approved in November " and one Wisconsin lawmakers wants to ensure that Public Service Commission board commissioners are not benefiting personally from the…...
Panel OKs bill to help counties plan for data centers, reactors - Arizona
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (634+ words) (The Center Square) " An Arizona bill aimed at helping counties plan for data centers and nuclear energy advanced out of committee. On Thursday, the state House Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation voted 4-3 in favor of House Bill 2452. HB 2452 amends…...
Power load growth forecast drops slightly - Pennsylvania
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (670+ words) (The Center Square) " With AI-powered data centers rapidly driving up demand for electricity, predicting future needs is essential for planning the region and ensuring a reliable and affordable power supply. A new report by PJM, the regional grid operator serving…...