Electricity bills force 1 in 5 to cut back on food, survey finds
Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says.
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How drones have changed modern warfare
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined his vision for the future of the U.S. military and warfare in a speech last week that pushed for the use of more drones and technology. This comes as the U.S. enters its eighth month in the war with Iran. Ben Kohlmann, assistant secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, joins CBS News to discuss.
NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn
Lawmakers are warning that a massive energy industry merger could lead to higher costs for ratepayers.
Major utility bill increases requested
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rate hikes bring higher utility bills
Millions of Americans are facing higher utility bills after regulators approved a series of rate hikes. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
What to expect from powerful winter storm
A powerful winter storm appears poised to bring heavy snow, freezing rain, ice, high winds and sub-freezing temperatures to much of the U.S. this weekend. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Nashville.
Preparations to prevent Oklahoma power grid issues
A dangerous winter storm is taking aim at millions of Americans this weekend. Leigh Anne Strahler, president and COO of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss how the utility provider is preparing to prevent power grid issues.
Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
Berlin mayor calls arson attack behind huge power cut left-wing terrorism
As left-wing extremists claim an attack that's plunged Berliners into the dark and cold, the mayor says it isn't "just arson or sabotage," it's terrorism.
How to save on energy bill as heating costs surge
The cost of heating a home is going through the roof, but there are steps you can take to try to keep your energy bills down. Ash-har Quraishi has details.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
Americans face power shutoffs and mounting debt as energy costs surge
Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.
Power bill prices, AI loom over Georgia race
Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates electricity rates and new power plant projects, are up for grabs for the first time in five years. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta.
Soaring electricity bills are squeezing households
As temperatures cool, home energy costs are heating up. According to a recent study, homeowners on average will pay nearly 8% more this winter. Tom Hanson reports from New Jersey, where the high prices are fueling political debate.
Bloomberg News: AI driving up energy costs
Demand for artificial intelligence and other products means massive data centers are growing in different parts of the U.S. In areas near those centers, a new analysis from Bloomberg News found wholesale electricity costs more than doubled over the past 5 years. Leonardo Nicoletti, investigative data reporter for Bloomberg News, joins CBS News to discuss.
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.
The struggle to stay cool as energy costs rise
Electricity costs are surging as climate change makes the hottest days of the year even hotter. David Schechter reports.
Data centers' impact on electricity costs
As the number of energy-intensive data centers needed to power Big Tech rises in the U.S., so are Americans' electricity bills. Ari Peskoe, director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
EPA terminates $7 billion Solar for All program
The Solar for All program provided funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.
Florida utility company seeks record $10 billion rate hike
Florida Power & Light is proposing a nearly $10 billion rate hike for electricity over the next four years.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
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