“In 2022, the U.S. electric power industry accounted for about 33% of total U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions,” according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sustainability has become an ...

Major utility companies are signing deals with data centers as artificial intelligence demand soars. And while the agreements may be good for their bottom lines, questions remain about how the AI ...

When electric power was a novel idea and just beginning to be adopted in urban centers, the industry had a Wild West feel to it as multiple companies strung wires, opened power plants, and sold ...

Natural monopolies occur in industries that require large upfront investments and have other barriers to entry. When consumers get their utility bills every month, it’s not always clear why energy ...

Every month, families across Maryland brace themselves for the familiar frustration of paying their electric and gas bills. Over the last few years, these bills have climbed significantly, often ...

The decision lowers the investor-owned companies' profits by about 0.3%. It's likely to have a small effect on Southern Californians' energy bills.

When the power goes out, residents want their utilities back as soon as possible. Walking in an area with an outage can be time-consuming and potentially dangerous for crews, especially after a ...

The California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates privately owned utilities in the state, will vote on a proposed ...