Ohio ratepayers’ summer electric bills could top $800, report says

BPL Says Summer Behind Higher Electricity Bills

BPL Says Summer Behind Higher Electricity Bills

How a New Air Conditioner Can Lower Your Energy Bills

Summer electric bills have a way of creeping up without much warning. One month everything

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 []

Electricity bills may rise as Rs0.82 per unit hike proposed

Electricity bills may rise as Rs0.82 per unit hike proposed

Fixed power fees jump up to 70 per cent after regulator curbs usage charges

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.

Joburg residents hit with electricity bill hikes as new City Power tariffs take effect

Joburg residents hit with electricity bill hikes as new City Power tariffs take effect

Hydro-Québec proposes higher rate for top 5% of residential consumers

Hydro-Québec has proposed charging higher prices for the top five per cent of residential consumers as demand for electricity continues to increase in the province. The higher rate would affect about 200,000 households in the province whose annual consumption exceeds 35,000 kWh — more than double the average household consumes. Hydro-Québec says the new tariff [] The post Hydro-Québec proposes higher rate for top 5 of residential consumers appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

“Yes to 5% tax on billionaires.” Your letters, July 7, 2026

But it needs to be higher. Like 99 on anything over 1 million. The post “Yes to 5 tax on billionaires.” Your letters, July 7, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Attica rental rates still rising

Housing costs for the average family in Attica that does not live in a property it owns have increased significantly.

Three free hours of power begins now – if you ask for it

Home owners and renters could save hundreds of dollars by opting into a new scheme available to all electricity customers.

The hidden line on your Spanish electricity bill that could be costing you money

A new OCU analysis of almost 10,000 electricity bills suggests many households in Spain may be overpaying because their contracted []

Hedge Your Power Bills With The Skylar Electricity Futures ETF

Hedge Your Power Bills With The Skylar Electricity Futures ETF

Tax Hikes Are Coming To Left-Leaning Cities – Daily Wire

Chicago homeowners have long faced high property taxes, but even by the city’s standards recent tax increases are shocking.

Japan’s wholesale prices spike in July on higher energy costs, weak yen

Japan’s wholesale prices spike in July on higher energy costs, weak yen

Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report

Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report

Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?

Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.

Singapore, Zurich and Monaco top costliest cities for luxury spending

The cost of maintaining a premium standard of living has risen significantly over the past 12 months, according to a report by Julius Baer Group.

Renewable Energy Policies Linked to Rising Energy Costs, Economic Strain, Report Says

(NaturalNews) A growing body of evidence indicates that aggressive renewable energy mandates are contributing to higher electricity prices and economic strain in se...

Residents Sound Off on Spike in Electricity Bills

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Residents are sounding off over what they describe as sharp increases in their electricity bills.

Asking prices for houses are up significantly in Dublin again after a sluggish first quarter

The median asking price for a new home in Dublin over the last three months was 495,000.

Michigan set an affordability goal for utility bills. For some, help can’t come soon enough.

Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus are struggling with high energy bills despite efforts to conserve electricity

The little-known home upgrade that could save you cash and stop power cuts

The small-but-mighty home battery could help you save hundreds on fluctuating electricity bills

Over one million Irish homes to see energy bills increase from today

Ireland already has the highest electricity costs in the EU

Real estate market slumps

Housing prices are expected to rise by just 3.5 percent this year, and the market for holiday homes has fallen as well. Brokers blame prospects for another interest rate hike, lots of property on the market and economic uncertainty created by a world in turmoil. “For sellers, it’s no fun to see prices falling and []

Just two out of every 100 rental homes are affordable on housing benefit: ‘An impossible situation’

Rising rents are pushing renters to food banks with the number of tenants needing help soaring almost 80 in five years, research from Crisis and Citizens Advice found The post Just two out of every 100 rental homes are affordable on housing benefit: ‘An impossible situation’ appeared first on Big Issue.

Reversing quarter 3 utility tariff hikes might be difficult – PURC

ThePublic Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that reversing the proposed utility tariff hike for the third quarter of this year might be very difficult. According to the utility regulator, these adjustments are needed to keep the lights on, deal with the rising cost of financing fuel for power generation and ensure the financial viability []

How battery subscription could hike your EV's cost

How battery subscription could hike your EV's cost

Illinois Gov Pritzker defends plan to raise highway toll rates

Pritzker said there has been a lot of inflation since tolls were last raised for passenger vehicles in 2012. Commercial tolls have risen in Illinois every year since 2021.

Tollway board could approve largest passenger hike, automatic increases with one vote

The proposal would raise tolls Jan. 1, with inflation-linked increases every two years after that. The post Tollway board could approve largest passenger hike, automatic increases with one vote appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Future-Proofing Your Home: Essential Electrical Upgrades for Modern Living

Key Takeaways Understanding the Need for Electrical Upgrades The average home today is much more reliant on electricity than ever before. As homeowners add electric vehicles, dedicated home-office technology, and integrated smart home systems, the electrical system’s power demand rises steadily each year. Making proactive upgrades is not only about safety but also a critical []

Davao Light June residential rate is at P12.30 per kilowatt-hour

DAVAO Light’s overall residential electricity rate for June increased by P1.95 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the power distribution utility announced on Friday. This brings the new rate for June to P12.30

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

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

DTE power won't be restored until Wednesday for some in Michigan

Power is not expected to be restored until late Wednesday for some Michigan victims of the extreme weather that left as many as 500,000 without electricity over the July 4 holiday weekend. DTE Energy, the provider for most of eastern Michigan, ...

Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it

The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

No power tariff hike in UP for 7th consecutive year, says Yogi Adityanath govt

No power tariff hike in UP for 7th consecutive year, says Yogi Adityanath govt

Ola Group renews five-year lease for 4.27 lakh sq ft Bangalore office

The rentals have been fixed at 103.5 per sq ft per month, translating into a combined monthly rental outgo of about 4.42 crore; the leases also provide for a 15 rent escalation after three years

Zillow traps buyers into overpriced mortgages, and it’s costing Americans $65 billion annually

Americans who bought homes since 2022 now collectively pay an estimated 65 billion annually in avoidable mortgage costs. That figure, published in new Bankrate research based on 3.2 million mortgage originations tracked in federal housing data and highlighted on the front page of the Wall Street Journal online, represents money homebuyers are losing for one []

Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Watchdog highlights 'crazy' summer rental prices, fifteen cities on maximum alert for heat risk, and more news from Italy on Tuesday.

Electricity up 3.49%, water 0.85% as PURC announces new charges

Ghanaian consumers will pay more for electricity and water from July 1, 2026, as the PURC announces a 3.49 tariff increase for power and 0.85 for water.

The share of electricity from renewables in the EU rises to 46 per cent in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels – According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union is on the rise: in the first quarter of the year, it stood at 45.5 per cent, up from 42.7 per cent recorded in the same quarter of 2025. The winner is wind power , which was []

Dynamic energy contract users warned of evening price spike

Households with dynamic energy contracts have been warned to cut their power use on Wednesday evening or face paying sky-high...

Aussies face 'poverty premiums' on insurance payments

At a time when households face higher insurance premiums across the board, the industry is being warned not to penalise customers paying monthly or quarterly.