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Utilities
With increased wildfires, utilities in California are trying to pass on the cost of damages to customers
by
Sam Harnett
Jan 2, 2018
Lawmakers in California have introduced a bill to make it harder for state utilities to have customers cover the cost of fire damage.
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How Nevada could cast a shadow over solar
by
Scott Tong
Aug 26, 2015
State regulators are considering charging home users for connecting to the grid.
Near Jamestown, Dominion power line battles history
by
Scott Tong
Aug 18, 2015
A need for modern infrastructure is weighed against preserving a famed river view.
Conservation dents growth at Duke Energy
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 6, 2015
When customers use electricity efficiently, it's a cost to the utilities.
Amid water shutoffs, Detroit residents struggle
Jun 3, 2015
The city's residents owe the water department about $47 million dollars.
Thank California for your low-flow faucet
Apr 9, 2015
California is imposing new low-flow rules on faucets, toilets and urinals.
For public good, not for profit.
One way to ration water: raise the price
Apr 7, 2015
New limits on water usage could raise prices to four times their current rate.
Families search for affordable water in Detroit
Aug 26, 2014
We talked with Detroiters as they looked for relief at a water affordability fair.
Should the internet be treated like a public utility?
May 12, 2014
The FCC is considering new regulations for internet providers.