Modernizing American Power
PowerLines aims to modernize the utility regulatory system for American energy consumers to lower utility bills and grow the economy.
Together, let’s reshape the energy landscape.
Check out our latest release: Utility Bills Are Rising: Q3 Update
200 people oversee over $200 billion in utility spending each year in the U.S.
State public utilities commissions have the power to determine how much you pay for your utility bills, how your utilities invest your money, and the quality of your service.
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State public utilities commissions (PUCs) have a crucial role to play in protecting consumers, advancing affordable and reliable energy, and promoting economic development.
PowerLines focuses on three key aspects of modernizing the utility regulatory system: people, policy, and process.
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News
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PowerLines Launches Tools to Track Utility Costs and Election-Year Promises Nationwide
Interactive resources show how gubernatorial and public utility commission candidates are talking about energy affordability, and what utilities are charging and spending in every state. PowerLines, a nonpartisan consumer education nonprofit, has launched two interactive resources to help consumers and other stakeholders understand utility bill trends in their states and how candidates and elected officials…
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Utilities Request $23.1 Billion in Rate Increases Through Third Quarter of 2026
Third-quarter filings could affect the future bills of 45.5 million utility customers nationwide. As colder months approach and household energy costs remain a growing concern, PowerLines’ latest quarterly index shows utilities have requested $23.1 billion in electric and gas rate increases during the first three quarters of 2026. Utility Bills Are Rising: Q3 2026 Update…
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