utility companies
Coverage of utility companies in the Nexus archive.
- 'We always keep an eye out': NN officials working to protect water supply amid recent nationwide cyber attacks
Officials on the Peninsula are actively monitoring the threat environment to protect the local water supply following recent nationwide cyber attacks that impacted utility companies in at least seven other states. Newport News Mayor Philip Jones announced these measures, confirming that the city and Newport News Waterworks staff are closely monitoring the situation.
- Big Island storm preparations underway
Officials and utility companies on the Big Island are preparing for potential wildfires and storm impacts. These preparations are being undertaken due to the approach of a tropical cyclone in the area.
- Downriver candidate could become first transgender state representative in Michigan
A downriver candidate could become the first transgender state representative in Michigan. The candidate stated that their community voted because they are focusing on issues, specifically trying to address utility companies, health care reform, and protecting freedom throughout the state.
- Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
President Donald Trump is expanding a voluntary pledge with governors and electricity companies to address rising utility bills caused by AI data centers. The pledge, which now includes nearly 200 stakeholders, aims to cover 80% of U.S. power delivered to households and businesses, but concerns remain about affordability and competition for resources.
- Utility companies requested $9.2 billion in rate increases during second quarter, report shows
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion in rate increases during the second quarter of 2026, potentially affecting over 56 million Americans, according to a report by PowerLines. Tremaine Phillips, a former Michigan utility commissioner, discussed the issue with CBS News.
- Pa. House passes $1.7B tax cut on electricity, reins in utility company profits
The Pennsylvania House passed a $1.7 billion tax cut on electricity, capping utility company profits and eliminating a 6% gross receipts tax on electricity. The bill, HB 2224, aims to lower utility bills for consumers by establishing a formula for a 'reasonable return' on utility investments and introducing a competitive equity auction process.
- Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid
Utility companies are proposing a new home energy system that could pay users to generate power for the electrical grid. This comes as Americans face higher utility bills and data centers increase demand on the power grid.