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Arizona's largest utility just elected a clean energy majority to its board for the first time. The Salt River Project now has champions of renewable power making decisions for millions of customers.
Maryland families are getting at least $150 back on their annual energy bills through a new bipartisan plan that holds big utilities accountable. The state is investing $200 million to make power more affordable and reliable for everyone.
Advocates for renewable energy just won control of Arizona's second-largest utility board, securing five of seven contested seats in a record-turnout election. The Salt River Project serves 1.1 million Phoenix-area customers, and this shift could reshape how the region powers its future.
Electric vehicles are becoming a powerful tool to save money on the grid. Smart charging programs let utilities spread out power demand, delaying expensive upgrades that would raise rates for everyone.
Voters chose clean energy advocates for most Salt River Project board seats in Arizona's most watched utility election. Despite being outspent 10-to-1, the Clean Energy Team secured victories across multiple districts.
Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation to stop soaring electric bills by capping utility company profits and tying them to energy efficiency. The Affordable Energy Reform Act would force companies to match the national average for returns, potentially saving families hundreds of dollars a year.
Seattle City Light asked 2,000 community members what matters most for their energy future, and those voices are now shaping a decade of clean power decisions. The utility prioritized listening to people who rarely get heard in major policy conversations.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, is rolling out America's first city-owned Sustainable Energy Utility that lets residents opt into clean energy without replacing their current provider. Nearly 80% of voters approved the program, and over 1,500 people have already signed up.
Renewable energy advocates just won majority control of the nation's largest public power utility board, setting up a new direction for Arizona's electricity future. The victory signals growing voter support for clean energy even in traditionally business-friendly elections.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
A 3-year-old running toward a busy Phoenix intersection was swept to safety by a utility worker who happened to be in exactly the right place at the right time. The heart-stopping rescue was caught on camera.
A regulatory office in Ghana just achieved its best performance in five years, fixing nearly every complaint about electricity and water service. The 98.6% success rate comes as communities also gained 12 new water sources.
Two major utilities are taking the federal government to court over an order forcing them to keep an old coal plant running. The cooperatives say they've spent years planning cleaner, cheaper energy for over a million customers.
Government-owned power companies across Asia, Africa, and Latin America are driving the clean energy transition far faster than anyone expected. A new study reveals these public utilities are strategic architects of transformation, not slow bureaucracies.
While federal climate policy shifts, Wisconsin's largest utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major wins already in the books. One power company has slashed emissions by more than half and just launched the state's first massive battery storage facility.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
Arizona's largest utility just elected its first clean energy majority, promising solar incentives and faster renewable adoption for millions across Phoenix. Voter turnout quadrupled as residents mobilized to shape their energy future.
After a devastating ice storm left 66,000 people without power for weeks, Michigan's largest electric co-op is burying all new power lines to prevent future outages. The move signals a major shift in how utilities are preparing for climate change.
Affordable solar panels that plug directly into your wall outlet are spreading across America, letting renters and homeowners instantly cut their power bills. Thirty states are now considering laws to make them easier to use, though electric utilities are hitting the brakes.
While federal EV programs face cuts, Illinois' largest electric utility just announced $70 million in rebate funding for 2026 to help residents and businesses go electric. The state-funded program proves clean transportation can move forward without Washington.
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