APS is requesting a 14% electricity rate hike, its fourth since 2017, despite reporting $616 million in profit in 2025.

AG Kris Mayes filed testimony showing the increase could be reduced to 3%. The ACC final hearing is May 18. Submit public comment via the ACC e-filing portal now.

https://efiling.azcc.gov/

#Arizona #APSRateHike #UtilityRates #ClimateJustice #WorkingFamilies

Chispa AZ and Poder in Action are rallying at the Arizona Corporation Commission's People's Forum on May 18 at 6 PM to oppose APS's proposed rate hike.

APS's parent company made $600 million in profit last year. Show up and speak directly to commissioners.

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/950056/

Please boost.

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The Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter is rallying May 18 against APS's proposed 14% rate increase and "formula rates" which would let APS raise rates annually without ACC oversight. Third increase in five years, as APS backs off clean energy and adds 2,000 MW of methane gas. Rally at 9 AM, public comment at 10.

https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001Z7DjtIAF

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U.S. residential electricity prices have jumped 33% since 2019, from 13¢/kWh to 17.3¢/kWh in 2025, with no signs of slowing according to new Lawrence Berkeley National Lab analysis.

Utilities proposed $18 billion in rate increases last year alone, with two-thirds of requests approved since 2021.

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/lbnl-retail-electricity-prices-rates-brattle/816321/

Which states will see the highest increases, and what options do consumers have to mitigate these costs?

#EnergyPrices #UtilityRates #ElectricityMarkets #EnergyPolicy

Wisconsin electricity costs continue their steep climb. We Energies just proposed their sixth rate increase since 2020, seeking 14% more from residential customers by 2028.

If approved, Wisconsinites will pay 43.4% more for electricity than they did in 2020.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2026/04/01/we-energies-seeks-9-2-electric-rate-hike-by-2028/89224913007/

Will regulators require the utility to shield residential customers from bearing the full cost of data center expansion?

#UtilityRates #EnergyPolicy #DataCenters #WisconsinEnergy

Public speaks out against proposed National Grid rate hikes
https://www.lowellsun.com/?p=2448757/

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How potential APS rate hikes could impact Arizona schools

APS customers could see their utility bills increase if the company’s rate proposal is approved. The utility company filed an application last year to raise rates by about 14%. Some Arizona education leaders are worried that these increased expenses could strain already-struggling school budgets. STORY: #APS #ArizonaSchools #UtilityRates #SchoolBudgets #ArizonaNews For more Local News from KPHO: For more YouTube…

https://fllics.com/en/video/how-potential-aps-rate-hikes-could-impact-arizona-schools/

PG&E’s new rate proposal could shape what Nevada County pays for power through 2030.

Here’s what’s really changing and what it means for Nevada County residents like you.

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http://ittybitty4life.com/2025/10/23/pge-rate-watch-what-nevada-county-needs-to-know-about-rising-energy-costs/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Oncor is seeking to raise electricity delivery rates by ~$7/month for Texas homes, citing storm costs & grid upgrades.

Is this the price of reliability—or too much for consumers?

Full story → https://zurl.co/gr8q3

#TexasEnergy #Oncor #UtilityRates #ElectricGrid #EnergyNews

💧 Algonac residents will soon see a $33 monthly increase in water and sewer bills after the City Council approved a 20% water rate hike and 50% sewer rate hike.

The vote passed 6–1 at the May 20 meeting, with Councilman Jake Skarbek casting the lone “no” vote.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/city-manager-explains-water-sewer-rate-increases/
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