Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

Governor Healey lays out energy affordability priorities – Everett Independent

Governor Maura Healey called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded the utilities stop fighting customer refunds and urged lawmakers to move quickly after their initial meeting to deliver relief for Massachusetts households and businesses by changing how utilities d…

Three quarters of the public support an Affordable Energy Guarantee as price cap sends bills soaring again

A new policy from JRF would give all consumers a portion of cheaper energy, equivalent to a typical household's basic energy use, providing savings across the income spectrum and giving the largest benefit for those on the lowest third of incomes.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania; Alexandra Klass, University of Michigan; Alison L. Knasin, University of Pennsylvania; David Konisky, Indiana University, and Shelley Welton, University of Pennsylvania For many Americans, energy bills are becoming increasingly unaffordable. Energy prices increased approximately 30% on average from 2021 to 2026. In some places, the rates of increase have … Continue reading Energy costs are high and un…