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.

• Sep 30

Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.

Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.

• Sep 15

Erin Brockovich on data center regulation

New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Jul 16

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.

• Jun 16

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.

• May 1

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.

• Apr 25

New report on utility companies and AI

U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.

• Apr 15

Data centers could spur a utility spending spree. Here's the impact.

A majority of investor-owned utilities surveyed by PowerLines said data centers are a top driver of capital spending.

• Apr 14

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.

• Feb 4

Millions of Americans face higher utility bills after rate hike approvals

Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.

• Feb 4

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.

• Dec 24, 2025

How to save on winter heat and energy costs

Cold weather spikes often mean higher energy bills. Ash-har Quraishi has tips on how people can "energy audit" their own homes and lower the cost of their monthly heating bills.

• Dec 24, 2025

Midwesterners grapple with rising prices

Recent CBS News polling shows Americans have a bleak view of the state of the economy. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has firsthand insight into how Americans are dealing with economic pressures this holiday season.

• Dec 23, 2025

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.

• Nov 25, 2025

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.

• Nov 4, 2025

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.

• Oct 1, 2025

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.

• Sep 23, 2025

Energy prices could be election issue as voters see jump in utility bills

Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.

• Aug 21, 2025

As energy costs rise, staying cool a growing challenge for low-income Americans

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.

• Aug 13, 2025

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.

• Aug 7, 2025

How to lower your energy costs as summer temperatures rise

Experts share tips on how to reduce your electricity bill.

• Jun 3, 2025

U.S. home electric bills could reach new high

Home electricity bills are expected to reach record high levels this summer as Americans try to stay cool, according to a new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.

• May 19, 2025

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

• Oct 31, 2024

Electricity prices are on the rise. Is it inflation or an underlying issue?

U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.

• Sep 2, 2024

The Climate Election: Your rising energy bills, explained

More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.

• Sep 2, 2024