Xcel wants costly bill rider made permanent, prompting calls for greater oversight
March 30, 2026
The Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost rider, known as GUIC, is currently due to expire in 2028.
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It’s not just the cold: Rate increases are driving Duke Energy bills higher
March 27, 2026
Duke Energy customers in North Carolina have been shocked by recent high electric bills, and some are even petitioning for an audit. The company blames cold weather for recent bill spikes, but our analysis shows Duke’s rate increases are also to blame.
North Carolina voters rejected Duke Energy-funded Democrats who cast decisive votes for controversial utility bill
March 24, 2026
Three North Carolina Democratic state House members who crossed the aisle to cast key votes to override Gov. Josh Stein's veto of a controversial Duke Energy-backed utility bill were rejected by voters in their own party's primaries this month — after receiving the maximum $10,000 campaign contributions from the utility.
Southwest Gas’ Integrated Resource Plan lacks support and details, advocates assert
February 19, 2026
Nevada gas utility Southwest Gas (SWG) has not provided sufficient information or analysis in its inaugural long-term resource plan to ensure the utility is proposing the most cost-effective options for its customers, Nevada advocates and state officials are saying. Intervenors who are critical of the resource plan include Nevada’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) and...