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In Georgia, the Power Bill Comes Due

Capital & Main

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July 1, 2026

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Anger over surging utility rates already toppled two Republicans on a powerful state commission. It may not stop there. The post In Georgia, the Power Bill Comes Due appeared first on .

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Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Bowen demands answers as power giants hike fixed charges on bills

While power bills are set to fall from July 1, sudden increases in energy retailers’ grid-connection charges threaten to dilute some of these savings.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 5, 2026

South Africa Electricity Tariff Increase: Experts Analyze the July 1 Hikes

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the latest South Africa electricity tariff increase takes effect this month, households are bracing for higher utility bills right in the middle of winter. Approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for the 2026/27 municipal financial year, the steep municipal electricity tariffs have sparked widespread concern. Energy expert []

Legit.ng

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· Jun 27, 2026

LASERC issues major order: Electricity companies cannot recover bills older than 12 months

LASERC clarifies that unpaid electricity bills over 12 months cannot be recovered, with exceptions. Lagos stresses a no-subsidy policy and plans tariff changes.

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 3, 2026

BPL Says Summer Behind Higher Electricity Bills

BPL Says Summer Behind Higher Electricity Bills

The Standard

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· Jul 1, 2026

Households urged to send in meter readings as energy price cap jumps 13%

Based on the new rates, taking effect from Wednesday, the average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year.

Off The Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Californians facing spike in utility prices for power and water

Californians already paying some of the nation’s highest utility bills could soon get slammed with a costly double whammy: paying more for both power and water. As Pacific Gas Electric customers brace for potential rate hikes of hundreds of dollars a year, a deepening crisis on the Colorado River is threatening the water lifeline []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "In Georgia, the Power Bill Comes Due": Sydney Morning Herald — Bowen demands answers as power giants hike fixed charges on bills. South Africa Today — South Africa Electricity Tariff Increase: Experts Analyze the July 1 Hikes. Legit.ng — LASERC issues major order: Electricity companies cannot recover bills older than 12 months. Eyewitness News Bahamas — BPL Says Summer Behind Higher Electricity Bills. The Standard — Households urged to send in meter readings as energy price cap jumps 13%. Off The Press — Californians facing spike in utility prices for power and water