Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds
Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
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Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
A new bill would stop legislators from accepting employment with an organization that receives grants from the utility board for at least two years after leaving their legislative office.
It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
An electricity rate hike at Consumers Energy will add an average $6.46 to residential monthly bills, starting in May.
DTE, which provides electricity for much of Southeast Michigan, notified state officials that they are preparing an application for utility rates that take effect in March 2027.
Great Lakes Water Authority, which manages water and sanitary sewer service in Metro Detroit, has announced wholesale utility rate increases.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for DTE that adds up to $242.4 million in new revenue.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
DTE will add a per transaction processing fee to customers who use debit or credit cards to make utility payments, starting in March.
DTE says it will charge residential and commercial customers a fee starting in March for using a debit card or credit card to make utility payments.
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.
Many residents in Hazel Park claim they have yet to receive their water bills in the mail this month.
Consumers Energy has announced a program to help customers catch up on past due summer bills.
Experts share tips on how to reduce your electricity bill.
DTE filed paperwork at the end of February to indicate its plans to request an increase to its electric rates in April.
Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
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