It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years: The average residential energy bill in 2025 was roughly 30 percent higher than in 2021. This jump is largely in ...

Last month was a cold one, cold enough to give residential and business heating systems a real workout. Average temperatures were 3.3 degrees below normal in December, according to the National ...

We moved into our new house in 1971 and it came with electric baseboard heat. Connecticut Light & Power was the supplier at the time and they were pushing builders to install electric heating with the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Electricity and natural gas companies are being asked to explain their soaring fees and look for ways to reduce costs, as the ...

Massachusetts residents might expect a 25 percent cut in electricity costs and 10 percent in gas, as Governor Healey promised, but most of it must be paid back.

Electric bills are climbing almost everywhere—and in some states, the increases have been staggering. If you live in the Bay Area, your average utility bill from PG&E went up nearly 70% over the last ...