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#california
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

California lawmakers apply pressure over high electric bills. 'Ratepayers are not a bank'

California lawmakers aim to lower electricity bills but face significant challenges in enacting effective solutions.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Bill to slash rooftop solar incentives weakened by Assembly committee

California Assembly committee altered a bill affecting solar credits, now only targeting homeowners selling their homes rather than all rooftop solar owners.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

California lawmakers apply pressure over high electric bills. 'Ratepayers are not a bank'

California lawmakers aim to lower electricity bills but face significant challenges in enacting effective solutions.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Bill to slash rooftop solar incentives weakened by Assembly committee

California Assembly committee altered a bill affecting solar credits, now only targeting homeowners selling their homes rather than all rooftop solar owners.
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NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC's utility bills are causing sticker shock: What to do if you can't afford them

Con Edison seeks higher rates amid customer confusion over past high energy bills.
Understanding utility bills includes taxes, supply costs, and delivery charges.
External factors like weather and supply strain affect energy costs for consumers.
#data-centers
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
6 months ago

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.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Environment

Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He's Too Late

Utilities are reconsidering coal plant retirements due to rising demand from data centers, but long-term viability remains questionable.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
6 months ago

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.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Environment

Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He's Too Late

Utilities are reconsidering coal plant retirements due to rising demand from data centers, but long-term viability remains questionable.
more#data-centers
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Emergency powers being abused to dig up roads, MPs told

Utilities companies are allegedly misusing emergency powers for non-urgent street works, disrupting traffic and public transport.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Thames Water granted 3 billion reprieve by judge weeks before running out of money

Thames Water received a critical 3 billion reprieve to avoid financial collapse and restructure its massive debts.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Bexley road to close for 10 days for Thames Water works

Fraser Road will close for 10 days for water pipe installation to upgrade Bexley's water network and meet future demand.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

100,000 could be without power until next week, 7,500 properties without water as Storm Eowyn clean-up continues

Significant power restoration efforts are underway following a recent outage, reducing affected households from 768,000 to 133,000.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Opinion: California utilities' lofty climate goals leave customers in the dark

Customer awareness of utilities' clean energy goals is critically low, impacting support for climate initiatives.
#cost-of-living
fromwww.thelocal.ch
7 months ago
Tech industry

Zurich vs Geneva: What's considered a good salary for foreign workers?

Geneva generally has higher living costs compared to Zurich, affecting housing, healthcare, and taxes.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
7 months ago
Tech industry

Zurich vs Geneva: What's considered a good salary for foreign workers?

Geneva generally has higher living costs compared to Zurich, affecting housing, healthcare, and taxes.
more#cost-of-living
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Did you know your bin could save you big money? 5 ways to save hundreds of euro on your waste disposal costs

Comparing bin collection services can lead to better pricing due to the lack of a standardized pricing structure.
Being strategic about waste disposal contracts can help households save money.
OMG science
fromAxios
7 months ago

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.
Information security
fromFast Company
7 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.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
8 months ago
Los Angeles

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.
Cars
fromWIRED
8 months ago

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.
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