In home ownership, the bills for utilities are often called hidden costs for first-time homebuyers. The added square footage people pick up can particularly lead to unexpected increases in bills for ...

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 ...

The Globe’s explanation of high energy bills downplays the central cause: Massachusetts’ own policy mandates (“Add-ons fuel jolt to energy charges: Political goals, costly projects power high rates,” ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson leaders have voted on several new taxes and fees that could affect utility bills and hotel stays. Officials say these measures aim to compensate for lower-than-expected ...

A study from a consumer services company says researchers found that an average household in Florida pays nearly $500 in utilities every month. Suspected Brown University gunman found dead House ...

INDIANAPOLIS — With Indiana’s redistricting debate laid to rest for now, several state elected officials have turned their attention to issues of affordability for Hoosiers—specifically surrounding ...

In a move to support a labor market showing signs of cooling, the U.S. Federal Reserve decided on Dec. 10, 2025, to lower the nation’s interest rate benchmark by 25 basis points, marking the third ...

Electricity prices have been on a roller coaster in the last few years, and at the moment they’re climbing — just in time for the start of winter. Nationally, residential electricity prices rose 10.5% ...

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses. By Ivan Penn and Karen Weise Three ...

Iowans and other Midwesterners are expected to see winter heating bills rise by as much as 20%. The price increase is largely driven by a spike in natural gas costs, which is the primary heating ...