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Amid an uncertain legal landscape, lawmakers are finding new ways to electrify buildings.

AARP New York is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject a proposed utility rate hike. New York State Electric and Gas, and Rochester Gas and Electric are proposing a 62% electric delivery rate increase for customers. ...

The Wyoming Public Service Commission, the agency that regulates utility companies, is holding a public hearing this Thursday in Casper seeking public comments on Rocky Mountain Power's proposal to increase rates by nearly 30%. Andrew Schneider is the operations director for the The Wyoming Arts Alliance, and serves on the board for the Nicolaysen Art Museum. He said the museum's current utility bill is already equal to the cost of one full-time employee. ...

A coalition of 17 environmental groups are asking two of the largest electric and natural gas utilities in the Pacific Northwest to end their membership in a powerful gas trade group that’s fighting climate change policies.

Emissions from buildings are a dangerous source of air pollution across the nation, according to a new report. The analysis showed the burning of fossil fuels from building and home appliances contributes harmful particles into the air. Dylan Plummer, Northwest senior field organizer for the Sierra Club, said outdoor air effects from fossil fuel use in the region are not just a threat inside buildings. ...