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Santee Cooper Earns Top Safety Honor, Strong Finish at National Competition

Utility recognized for 19th year of excellence in safety operations and lineworker skills.

NIPSCO Customers Criticize Utility Charges and Billing Practices

Residents, business owners, and officials voice frustrations over delivery fees, levelized billing, and other NIPSCO policies during statewide listening sessions.

We Energies Seeks 14% Residential Rate Hike

Utility cites rising costs as reason for proposed increase over next 6 years

Atlantic City Electric Launches Free HVAC Apprenticeship Program

New initiative aims to build skilled workforce for South Jersey's growing energy needs.

New York state to acquire Hannacroix Solar farm

The 20-megawatt solar project in New Baltimore will be purchased by the State Power Authority after completion.

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Awards Sharing Success Grants

Cooperative partners with CoBank to provide $15,000 in grants to local nonprofits.

Exchange Traded Concepts Boosts Stake in American Electric Power

The institutional investor increased its holdings in the utility company by over 120% in the fourth quarter.

Robeson County Residents Oppose Duke Energy's Proposed Rate Hike

Residents say utility bills are already straining family budgets, as Duke Energy seeks to raise electricity rates across North Carolina.

New York Regulators Reject Sustainable Westchester's Late Filing Request

The state Public Service Commission denied the community choice aggregation program's extension to submit its 2025 annual report.

East St. Louis Launches Community Solar Project With Edelen Renewables

New deal aims to cut electricity bills, create green jobs, and explore community ownership in Illinois clean energy push.

Entergy Louisiana and Meta Reach $2 Billion Customer Savings Deal

Agreement includes new natural gas plants, transmission lines, and nuclear power updates to power Meta's massive data center.

Jourdanton City Council suspends CenterPoint Energy rate hike

The city council voted to delay a planned rate increase by the utility provider.

Helicopters Surveying Power Lines Across Greater Hartford

Eversource conducting routine aerial inspections of electrical infrastructure this week.

New Era Energy & Digital Partners with Stream Data Centers

Flagship TCDC campus to be built in Midland, Texas

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Cooperative holds 88th annual membership meeting, re-elects two directors

Crews Replacing Aging Water Lines in Huntington

West Virginia American Water investing over $800,000 in infrastructure upgrades.

MMU Approves $6.2M Budget for Customer Connect Center

Marshall Municipal Utilities Board reviews preliminary estimate for new facility, expects final approval by City Council in June.

Sheboygan Sees New Pizza Shop and Business Milestones in March

Alliant Energy delays coal plant conversion, while a new take-and-bake pizza shop and Dr Pepper-inspired sausage open in the city.

Jury Deadlocks in $60M FirstEnergy Bribery Trial

Corruption case against two former executives ends in mistrial

Spire Completes Acquisition of Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas Business from Duke Energy

Expands Regulated Utility Footprint, Becomes Largest Investor-Owned Natural Gas Utility in Tennessee

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