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PowerLines Releases Playbook for State Legislators to Lower Utility Bills and Grow the Economy
New resource gives newly elected and returning lawmakers a roadmap to tackle rising utility bills ahead of 2027 state legislative sessions. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, PowerLines released Lowering Utility Bills and Growing the Economy: A Playbook for State Legislators, a resource that outlines strategic tactics, policy pathways, and communications strategies for state legislators and their staff to…
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PowerLines Launches Tools to Track Utility Costs and Election-Year Promises Nationwide
Interactive resources show how gubernatorial and public utility commission candidates are talking about energy affordability, and what utilities are charging and spending in every state. PowerLines, a nonpartisan consumer education nonprofit, has launched two interactive resources to help consumers and other stakeholders understand utility bill trends in their states and how candidates and elected officials…
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Utilities Request $23.1 Billion in Rate Increases Through Third Quarter of 2026
Third-quarter filings could affect the future bills of 45.5 million utility customers nationwide. As colder months approach and household energy costs remain a growing concern, PowerLines’ latest quarterly index shows utilities have requested $23.1 billion in electric and gas rate increases during the first three quarters of 2026. Utility Bills Are Rising: Q3 2026 Update…
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PowerLines Releases Playbook for Governors to Lower Utility Bills and Grow the Economy
New resource provides a roadmap outlining levers, policies, and strategies to tackle utility issues. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, PowerLines released Lowering Utility Bills and Growing the Economy: A Playbook for Governors, a resource that outlines strategic levers, policy pathways, and communications strategies for governors and their staff to lower utility bills and grow the economy.…
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