Map showing the number of utility disconnections by state shows that CA and NC are the outliers.

Duke Energy seeks higher rates, profits in NC despite soaring disconnections

December 18, 2025

The Charlotte-based utility giant is asking state regulators for permission to boost the rates they charge customers and their profits, even as the state’s disconnection rate is rising and putting people’s lives at risk.

Documents reveal American Gas Association staffer joined interview process for open Maryland Public Service Commission seats

December 8, 2025

After Gillett’s departure, Connecticut regulators changed rate case decisions to increase utility profits, customers’ bills

November 26, 2025

PUCO stops FirstEnergy from making Ohio customers pay $108 million for a corporate accounting foul-up flagged by regulatory audits

November 7, 2025

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New Mexico Gas Company latest utility facing private equity takeover

November 13, 2025

A private equity firm whose limited experience owning utilities is checkered with compliance problems and cost overruns is attempting to buy the New Mexico Gas…