Consumers face rising utility bills, with costs up 3% in 2024

According to the findings, 79% of U.S. households with utility bills spend an average of $362 monthly, equating to $4,344 over 12 months. When averaged across all U.S. households, the annual cost ... Read More

Bill pressure easing for some households, but consumers are less engaged with their energy contracts - Utility Regulator

But the report suggests not everyone is feeling the ease. The Utility Regulator said certain groups are still more likely to face difficulties paying their energy bills, including people with ... Read More

New Report Reveals Utility Bills on the Rise as Consumers Spend $362 Per Month, Up 3% Since Last Year - Business Wire

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report released today from doxo reveals that Americans spend an average of $362 per month on utilities, up 3% from last year.Through a statistical analysis of ... Read More

Want to lower utility bills? Try an energy audit - WTOP News

As the seasons change and temperatures cool down, homeowners are encouraged to try an “energy audit” to help reduce the cost of utility bills. Homeowners can do it themselves or they can call ... Read More

More consumers worried about paying utility bills amid extreme heat - WJAR

Now, a new report from CNET finds almost 80% of us are being impacted by rising energy costs, with many utility customers implementing creative ways to cover the cost. Read More

Keeping the lights on: Consumers working to keep up with utility bills

Another area where consumers have felt the pinch at times has been in utility bills, especially coming out of the summer months when air conditioners can cause additional power usage in the home. Read More

Pennsylvania utility shut-off bill up for debate as energy costs rise - The Morning Call

Chapter 14, or the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act, was first passed in 2004 and expired at the end of last year, and reauthorization discussions have centered on how to protect bill ... Read More

Electricity costs to climb in June as state consumer advocates push back - Baltimore Sun

Already weary from winter’s escalating utility bills, Maryland consumers face another round of energy cost hikes starting next week, this time from rising electricity supply prices. Read More

With electric utility costs skyrocketing, Murphy announces plans to help consumers

With New Jersey's top electric providers facing at least a 17% increase in their rates, here's what Gov. Phil Murphy is planning to do. Read More