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Trade War 2.0

Tariffs on Canadian energy could hit power bills in the Northeast U.S.  

by Henry Epp
Feb 25, 2025
Utilities and policymakers have worked for years to bring more Canadian power to New England and New York's energy grid.
Vermont Electric Co-op, a small electric utility, gets about 40% of its power from Canada. Tariffs could push up prices for its customers.
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A Warmer World

Climate change is leading to higher utility bills — and not just because of rising temps

by Samantha Fields
Sep 10, 2024
Regulators approved more than $9.7 billion in utility rate increases nationally last year.
Building solar and wind farms, as well as transmission lines to connect them to the grid, is pricey. Utilities are passing a lot of these expenses on to ratepayers.
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Can Texans protect themselves from their sky-high energy bills?

by Janet Nguyen
Feb 22, 2021
Some have reported energy bills as high as $17,000.
A view of transmission towers and power lines in Texas after Winter Storm Uri hit.
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Three charts that show why your heating bill will fall

by Tony Wagner and Shea Huffman
Oct 13, 2014
Natural gas prices are up but demand is expected to plummet, spelling savings.
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Financial Feud

Financial Feud: Energy costs vs. Amenities

by Dayana Yochim - Consumer finance expert for the Motley Fool
Jun 27, 2013
John and his partner have gotten competitive over energy costs. His partner wants him to cut back his consumption. John's unwilling to give up basic amenities -- like using warm water to rinse the dishes. Whose side are you on?
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Attitude Check

How Americans think about the economy and their lives

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 31, 2013
When asked about how the economy directly impacts their lives, most Americans give the obvious answers -- and a couple of surprises too.
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Daily Pulse

Stephen King keeps the heat on for Maine residents

by Matt Berger
Nov 9, 2011
The Marketplace Daily Pulse is down today on news that times are so tough for some residents in Maine that local hero - novelist Stephen King - ...
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Easy Sustainability Answers

What's in the new energy bill? What do you think of it?

by Adriene Hill
Jul 27, 2010
Today, aides for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev) outlined a slimmed back energy and oil spill bill that would:...
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Easy Sustainability Answers

What's going on with the Home Star legislation? Are rebates on the way? Should I wait to make my home more energy efficient?

by Adriene Hill
Jul 23, 2010
Easy Answer: It looks like Home Star will be a part of the scaled-back energy bill Senator Harry Reid is planning to introduce next week. There's...
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