utility rates
Coverage of utility rates in the Nexus archive.
- Will a smart thermostat save me money?
A smart thermostat cannot address rising utility rates but may help save money through other methods. The article highlights its potential for cost savings despite limitations in controlling utility rate increases.
- Lawrence Co. leaders to vote on one-year data center moratorium
Lawrence County leaders will vote on a one-year data center moratorium and the creation of a study committee to evaluate impacts on property values, utilities, and infrastructure. The resolution aims to address citizen concerns about data center development through research on zoning, resource usage, and placement.
- A new bill would help VPPs replace peaker plants in California
A bill advancing through California’s legislature aims to enable virtual power plants (VPPs) to compete with fossil-fueled peaker plants, potentially reducing the state’s rising utility rates. VPPs aggregate small-scale batteries, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats.