As energy costs rise, politicians, advocates and utility companies debate consumer protections and unpaid bills
A desire to both cushion customers from the stark consequences of electricity shutoffs and to lower the debt burden ...
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Fort Worth Residents: Apply Now for Utility Bill Payment Assistance through CAP's Digital-First Program
Fort Worth's CAP opens applications for utility bill payment assistance, prioritizing the elderly, disabled, and families ...
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Increases in utility bills to pay for public works projects, operations
An average Oshkosh resident will see a $3-5 increase in their monthly utility bill. Manatee County held a meeting to discuss ...
BBB: Beware of utility bill scams
The BBB said the primary type of scam they see is when someone gets a phone call, text, or email saying their utility bill ...
Soaring BGE rates have churches, faith-based groups helping pay people’s bills
Houses of worship and faith-based agencies are stepping in to help cover some of the costs for desperate consumers being hit by soaring utility prices across Maryland.
Pittsburgh's cold snap is leaving some with utility bills they can't afford. Here's how you can get help.
The Dollar Energy Fund is a nonprofit that was started in Pittsburgh and has expanded to many different states. "For a family of four making $64,000 or less, that is about 200% of the federal poverty ...
Utility consumer protection bill heads for contention in the House
Protecting vulnerable utility customers from winter shut-offs with reasonable payment plans appeals across both sides of the ...
BGE must rein in spending on gas pipelines to lower high utility bills, officials say
The group says wasteful spending has sent gas delivery rates up about 246% since 2010, while BGE profits tripled from $147 ...
Oviedo hikes utility rates to pay for $154 million of needed infrastructure improvements
City said they needed to dramatically raise rates for water, sewer, reclaimed and stormwater to pay for upgrades ...