#utilities

[ follow ]

Opinion: California utilities have lofty climate goals. Too bad their customers are in the dark

Utilities prioritize clean energy transitions, yet consumer awareness is alarmingly low with only 22% aware of their goals.
Utilities are failing to support consumers in understanding and accessing clean energy solutions.
#california

Elias: Utilities keep trying to look magnanimous when they're not

California's utility companies disguise state climate credits as company rebates, misleading customers about their generosity.

Bay Area Nonprofit Helps Connect Seniors Needing Assistance With Volunteers | KQED

Loneliness in older adults is linked to an increased risk for heart disease, dementia, and early death.
California lawmakers are considering a bill to ban utilities from passing lobbying costs onto customers.

Elias: Utilities keep trying to look magnanimous when they're not

California's utility companies disguise state climate credits as company rebates, misleading customers about their generosity.

Bay Area Nonprofit Helps Connect Seniors Needing Assistance With Volunteers | KQED

Loneliness in older adults is linked to an increased risk for heart disease, dementia, and early death.
California lawmakers are considering a bill to ban utilities from passing lobbying costs onto customers.
morecalifornia

PG&E Rates Could Go Up Again as It Aims to Spend More on Connecting New Customers | KQED

PG&E plans to increase customer connections significantly by a proposed rate hike to spread costs across more users.
#housing-market

Seattle vs Denver: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Seattle has a significantly higher cost of living compared to Denver, affecting housing, utilities, and healthcare.

Jacksonville vs Atlanta: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Jacksonville offers a more budget-friendly lifestyle compared to Atlanta, with lower housing costs and overall living expenses.

Kansas City vs St. Louis: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Kansas City offers affordable housing with larger homes and a higher cost of living, while St. Louis has lower overall living costs and stable utilities.

Memphis vs Nashville: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Memphis is a more affordable option for housing and cost of living compared to Nashville.

Indianapolis vs Louisville: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Housing differences between Indianapolis and Louisville affect overall living experiences and costs.

Seattle vs Denver: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Seattle has a significantly higher cost of living compared to Denver, affecting housing, utilities, and healthcare.

Jacksonville vs Atlanta: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Jacksonville offers a more budget-friendly lifestyle compared to Atlanta, with lower housing costs and overall living expenses.

Kansas City vs St. Louis: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Kansas City offers affordable housing with larger homes and a higher cost of living, while St. Louis has lower overall living costs and stable utilities.

Memphis vs Nashville: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Memphis is a more affordable option for housing and cost of living compared to Nashville.

Indianapolis vs Louisville: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Housing differences between Indianapolis and Louisville affect overall living experiences and costs.
morehousing-market
#ai

American utilities firms need to invest now to feed AI energy demands

AI's increasing energy consumption is driving utilities to upgrade infrastructure and invest heavily in new energy generation capacity.
Data centers are projected to account for 44% of new electricity demand growth over the next five years.
The energy sector faces urgent investment needs, estimated over $2 trillion, to keep up with surging demand from AI and data centers.

Boring VST Stock Runs Past NVDA Stock, SMCI Stock, and the Rest

Vistra's 260% gain highlights a booming utilities sector driven by AI and data center energy demand, marking a shift in investor perception.

How Neara uses AI to protect utilities from extreme weather | TechCrunch

Neara has launched AI and machine learning products that create large-scale models of power networks to assess risks without manual surveys.
The startup has raised $45 million AUD in funding and has partnered with utilities companies like Southern California Edison and SA Power Networks.

American utilities firms need to invest now to feed AI energy demands

AI's increasing energy consumption is driving utilities to upgrade infrastructure and invest heavily in new energy generation capacity.
Data centers are projected to account for 44% of new electricity demand growth over the next five years.
The energy sector faces urgent investment needs, estimated over $2 trillion, to keep up with surging demand from AI and data centers.

Boring VST Stock Runs Past NVDA Stock, SMCI Stock, and the Rest

Vistra's 260% gain highlights a booming utilities sector driven by AI and data center energy demand, marking a shift in investor perception.

How Neara uses AI to protect utilities from extreme weather | TechCrunch

Neara has launched AI and machine learning products that create large-scale models of power networks to assess risks without manual surveys.
The startup has raised $45 million AUD in funding and has partnered with utilities companies like Southern California Edison and SA Power Networks.
moreai

Report looks at Austin Water leaks, losses that could fill 12,000 Olympic pools - Austin Monitor

Austin Water loses over 8 billion gallons annually due to inefficiencies, costing the city nearly $12 million in treatment and billing discrepancies.
#stock-market

Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Utility companies owning nuclear plants are outperforming AI chip manufacturers like Nvidia, driven by demand from AI data centers.

3 Top-Notch Utility Stocks to Buy in October

Demand for electricity to power AI data centers has driven up utilities stock prices significantly in 2024, favoring investments in this sector.

Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Utility companies owning nuclear plants are outperforming AI chip manufacturers like Nvidia, driven by demand from AI data centers.

3 Top-Notch Utility Stocks to Buy in October

Demand for electricity to power AI data centers has driven up utilities stock prices significantly in 2024, favoring investments in this sector.
morestock-market

Power shutoffs creep wider on Palos Verdes Peninsula. Dozens of Rolling Hills homes to go dark

Power shutoffs on the Palos Verdes Peninsula are primarily due to worsening land movement, affecting residents' gas and electricity services.

Electricity demand to skyrocket in U.S. amid data center boom: report

The U.S. is facing a significant increase in electricity demand due to AI and electrification trends, which will impact utilities and consumers.
from Fast Company
3 months ago

Cyberattacks on U.S. utilities are up 70% this year

U.S. utilities experienced a significant rise in cyberattacks, highlighting increased vulnerabilities as infrastructure expands and digitalizes.

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency in Southern California amid landslide

Governor Newsom's emergency proclamation addresses severe landslide impacts in Rancho Palos Verdes, prioritizing utility assistance and public safety.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Beverly Hills mansion hits the market for $68M - wait until you see the tax bill

Buying Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's mansion involves hefty ongoing costs beyond the $68 million price, including taxes and utilities.

How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It's Complicated

Electric vehicle charging prices are unpredictable due to demand charges and peak pricing, leading to frustration among drivers.

California rejects proposal aimed at fixing 'blatant misuse' of utility customers' money

California lawmakers rejected a proposal aimed at tightening rules on how utilities spend customers' money.

Londoners need to earn at least 37,000 to be financially stable in the capital

A single person living in London would need a gross salary of £37,000 to cover expenses and save.
Rent in London is nearly 40% of take-home pay for those living in a studio or flatshare.
[ Load more ]