Opening a utility bill used to be a minor annoyance. Now it can be a financial gut punch. American households paid an average of $250 a month on utilities in 2025, and electric bills alone rose 7 ...
Heating, cooling and other utility costs are increasing at a faster rate than overall inflation. The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers analyzed consumer credit data and found that rising ...
Make the review call. Say: “I’m reviewing my bills and costs are too high. Are there any lower-rate plans, promos, or discounts on my account?” Name the hidden programs. Ask specifically about budget ...
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -After WALB reported on an Albany woman’s concerns about fluctuating utility bills, city leaders responded with an explanation and a free home energy audit. Director of Utility ...
KINGSTON, N.Y. — State Sen. Michelle Hinchey touted the passage of a bill she sponsored to, among other things, add a consumer advocate to the Public Service Commission. On the Senate floor last week, ...