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 analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
The city cites state and local mandates for the charge, but the homeowner is fighting back, urging others to check their statements for estimated versus actual readings.
A majority of investor-owned utilities surveyed by PowerLines said data centers are a top driver of capital spending.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Hialeah residents face water bills up to 30% higher than the rest of Miami-Dade, prompting the new mayor to launch an urgent review and promise solutions within 120 days.
From immigration detention and gun laws to book bans, marijuana and social media, a wide range of legal battles in Florida remain unsettled as the state heads into 2026.
Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.
The North Miami Beach Water Relief Act remains on pause, and it's unclear when residents might finally see lower bills.
President Trump's budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves more than six million Americans.
The developments late Friday afternoon added uncertainty to a closely watched case that has involved FPL seeking rate increases that would lead to customers paying billions of dollars in the coming years.
Florida Power & Light is proposing a nearly $10 billion rate hike for electricity over the next four years.
Experts share tips on how to reduce your electricity bill.
One resident was shocked when she opened her latest bill: more than $1,000.
Many South Floridians are discovering that adding attic insulation can lower their electric bills.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
There are ways to save on your electric bill during the hot summer months.
There are ways to save on your electric bill during the hot summer months and Florida Power & Light has a program to help you do that.
An appeals court backed Florida Power & Light's arguments that the state Public Service Commission has authority to determine whether the utility met obligations to help prevent power outages during Hurricane Irma.
Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult - and expensive.
Broward has to replace two water treatment plants that serve about 250,000 customers and that could mean higher water bills for customers.
Pointing to a "strong interest in obtaining finality," Florida Power & Light on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to speed up consideration of a renewed fight about a 2021 settlement that increased the utility's base electric rates.
