JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - House passes bill to protect consumers from energy price hikes caused by data centers
In a rare moment of bipartisanship, the vote was 417-3. The bill is known as the Ratepayers Protection Act.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Bill regulating spending by California utility companies awaits Newsom's signature
Utility companies couldn't use ratepayers’ money to pay for lobbying against the efforts of cities and counties throughout California to “municipalize” energy services, under a bill passed earlier this year in Sacramento.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Energy prices higher in blue states due to policies, report finds
California’s rates are the second-highest nationwide at 27.63 cents per kWh in 2025, more than double the national average of 13.63 cents.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Illinois Gov Pritzker touts green energy and climate record as rates continue rising
After years of climate and green energy alternative-imposing legislation signed into law by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state’s top Democrat spoke at length Tuesday about his reasoning behind a variety of his climate policies.
STONEZONE (American Greatness) - Analysis: Higher Electricity Rates in Blue States Linked to Renewable Energy Policies
A new analysis by Always On Energy Research and the Institute for Energy Research concludes that renewable energy mandates and net-zero policies have contributed to higher electricity prices in states that adopted them, while states with fewer climate-related mandates generally have lower electricity costs. The analysis examined electricity pricing data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration […] The post Analysis: Higher Electricity Rates in Blue States Linked to Renewable Energy Policies appeared first on StoneZone .
A new analysis by Always On Energy Research and the Institute for Energy Research concludes that renewable energy mandates and net-zero policies have contributed to higher electricity prices in states that adopted them, while states with fewer climate-related mandates generally have lower electricity costs. The analysis examined electricity pricing data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and found that most states with electricity rates above the national average voted for the Democratic presidential nominee in the 2020 and 2024 elections. According to the report, 86 percent of states with above-average electricity prices supported the Democratic nominee in both elections. By comparison, 80 percent of the 10 states with…Open
AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - Analysis: Higher Electricity Rates in Blue States Linked to Renewable Energy Policies
A new analysis by Always On Energy Research and the Institute for Energy Research concludes that renewable energy mandates and net-zero policies have contributed to […] Source
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Seattle electric rates expected to increase 19% over two years
Rate hikes, which would start in 2027, are related to a backlog of infrastructure projects and rising electrical demand.
NYTIMES (David W. Chen and Audra Melton) - In Alabama, Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins a Data Center Battle
Tuesday’s runoff for a slot on the Alabama Public Service Commission has a familiar ring to it, with talk of data centers and electricity costs. But in a southern twist, solar power has joined the list of villains.
NEWSCATS - Can America Keep Up With Rising Power Demand?
Image: Trump Admin Pressures NY Gov Hochul To Open New Natural Gas Pipelines To Ease Costs – New York’s pipeline ban is New England’s problem — and Washington wants to fix it Related: America’s Energy [...]
AMERICANTHINKER - Vox dumps environmentalism and affordability, says data centers in your neighborhood are actually a good thing
Sure they use all the fresh water, pollute the air, and raise your electricity bills, but Eric Levitz promises we’re just overreacting.