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As the temperatures go up and electric bills are going up and local organizations that offer assistance say they are seeing a big increase in those needing help...

The people in charge of the Texas power grid say they've made it more reliable after last year's disastrous winter storm. But there is, of course, a catch. You're seeing it on your utility bills.

Texas ratepayers ultimately are on the hook for the added costs of managing the grid with more reserve power built in.

Ahead of next Tuesdays primary election, new polling shows many Mainers are extremely motivated to vote, and reveals the issues that matter most to them. More than 90% of Maine voters said they would be more likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who supports protecting Medicare and Social Security from cuts. Noël Bonam, state director of AARP Maine, which commissioned the poll, noted 88% of voters older than 50 said they plan to vote this midterm election, and said it is a big deal ...

As the energy and inflation crises continue to wreak havoc on the United States, Americans are being forced to use up larger portions of their paychecks to pay their electric bills – and [...]

Electric rates are rising faster than they ever have since Texas deregulated the electricity market in the 1990s, and that could lead to sticker shock for...

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As summer is kicking in, Texas residents will have to brace themselves for increasing electric prices, as they are already up 70% year-over-year. Check Out: 10 Things You Should Always Buy at...

Spiking natural gas prices are translating into dramatic energy bills for Texas residents...

Alzheimers disease is one of the leading causes of death in North Dakota, prompting state officials to launch an online dashboard, where the public can learn more about the numbers and resources. Data compiled from state vital records showed in 2020, more than 500 North Dakotans died from Alzheimers, up about 100 from 2016. Melissa Kainz, community clinical coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Health, said it is not surprising to see those numbers gradually increase with an aging pop...