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Utilities Request $18.6 Billion in Rate Increases in First Half of 2026
Record second-quarter filings could affect the future bills of more than 56 million utility customers nationwide. As summer heat pushes electricity demand higher and household energy costs remain a growing concern, PowerLines’ latest quarterly index shows utilities have requested $18.6 billion in electric and gas rate increases during the first half of 2026. Utility Bills…
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PowerLines Supports Operation Gigawatt, Joins Western Policymakers to Address Grid Modernization and Energy Affordability
PowerLines joined governors, state legislators, regulators, utilities, and other energy stakeholders in Utah this month for two back-to-back events focused on how states can modernize the electric grid while keeping energy affordable for households and businesses. PowerLines sponsored the Operation Gigawatt Summit, hosted by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, which brought together leaders from government, utilities, and…
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New PowerLines-Ipsos Poll Finds a Majority of Americans Report Rising Utility Bills as Utilities File $9.4 Billion in Rate Increase Requests in Q1 2026
PowerLines has released a new analysis finding utilities filed $9.4 billion in rate increase requests in the first quarter of 2026 that are poised to impact more than 81 million customers across the U.S. Utility Bills Are Rising: Q1 2026, includes a comprehensive analysis of utility rate increase requests filed in the first quarter of…
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PowerLines Announces Partnerships with National Governors Association and National Conference of State Legislatures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, PowerLines announced partnerships with the National Governors Association (NGA) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), reinforcing its commitment to advancing solutions to lower utility bills and grow the economy by modernizing the utility regulatory system. As states confront rising electricity demand and increasing pressures on grid infrastructure, PowerLines looks…
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