Energy and Utilities
Energy and utilities cover the systems that deliver electricity, natural gas, and other power to homes and businesses. These services are usually run by private or public utilities under government oversight. Federal agencies, state regulators, and local governments decide how power is produced, moved, priced, and kept reliable, and the rules they set affect what households and businesses pay.
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Topics in Energy and Utilities
Supply and delivery
Electricity Generation and Distribution covers how power is made and sent to customers, Energy Reliability covers keeping the lights and heat on, and Natural Gas Infrastructure covers the pipelines and equipment that carry gas.
Regulation and cost
Electric Utilities and Regulation covers the agencies that oversee utilities, Energy Affordability covers what households pay and what help exists, and Energy Efficiency covers ways to use less energy.
All Articles on Energy and Utilities
Who Decides What Data Centers Pay for Electricity?
Data center electricity rates depend on utility rules, regulators and grid costs. Contract commitments help determine what other customers may pay.
What’s Driving Higher Utility Bills Across the US
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Is America’s Electric Grid Safe? The White House Plan to Protect Power Infrastructure
The U.S. electric grid powers everything from hospitals to data centers, but aging infrastructure and mounting threats have pushed grid security to the top…
The Fight Over Your Gas Stove: A Real Look at Health, Climate, and Regulation
Your kitchen stove has become an unlikely symbol in America's culture wars. What started as a scientific discussion about indoor air quality and climate…