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Hawaii's utilities commission just blocked a utility company from overcharging customers by $308 million for a power plant upgrade. The decision prioritizes affordable energy for residents dealing with the nation's highest electricity costs.
Governor Mikie Sherrill made affordability her day-one priority, declaring a state of emergency on utility costs and ordering relief for families hit by 20% electricity bill increases. Her plan taps into over $1 billion in clean energy funds while fast-tracking solar and storage projects.
Several states are passing laws to protect households from soaring electricity costs tied to AI data centers. New policies require tech companies to pay for their own grid upgrades and cut power during peak times.