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Cutting Mass Save funding: a misguided approach to the energy affordability crisis

Massachusetts' energy efficiency program is a success, yet its funding is under attack. New analysis shows that cutting Mass Save risks driving costs higher, especially for low-income households.
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Community Voices in Energy Network Launches

The new Community Voices in Energy Network LinkedIn group is a forum for open, honest dialogue on energy policy that centers the people most affected by utility-related decisions. The group welcomes interested individuals, community leaders, advocates, lawyers, regulators, energy professionals – whether deeply experienced in energy policy or newly engaging…
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Illinois Approves Electric Rate Encouraging Use of Clean Affordable Energy

For the first time in Illinois’ history, all Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) residential customers will soon have the power to opt into a time-of-use rate option that will help them save money on their monthly energy bills by shifting usage to times of day when energy tends to be more affordable and cleaner.…
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Consumer advocates say regulators should slash Ameren Illinois’ proposed $134M rate hike

Consumer advocates are pushing back against Ameren Illinois’ $134 million rate hike request for natural gas services that’s currently before state regulators. The watchdog groups contend the Illinois Commerce Commission, the state regulatory body, should reject at least two-thirds of the proposal. “t Ameren’s bid for a $134 million rate…
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Energy Affordability for All: How states are reducing energy cost burdens through rate setting

Energy affordability has become a major concern for customers as utility rates rise across the country. Since 2001, the average cost of electricity per kilowatt has nearly doubled for residential customers, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Low-income households are facing the brunt of this burden. According to 2024…
Report recommends strategy for managed gas transition in Illinois
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Report: managed gas transition strategies for Illinois

A new report finds that Illinois’ largest gas utilities’ current capital spending on gas systems will raise customers' rates sharply and could lead to stranded assets of $80 billion by 2050. To avoid this costly path, the report recommends a strategically managed gas transition to clean, renewable energy sources, which…
34 states have climate equity policies in place as of 2023
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EDF’s new equity map shows state efforts to make the energy transition fairer for all

Across the U.S. states are passing laws that will ensure greater equity as we transition to a clean energy system. EDF has developed an interactive map – based on our new report, the State Climate Equity Survey – that documents states’ efforts to make their energy transition more equitable and…