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Mississippi utility regulators have approved a new incentive program for many public school districts and lower-income customers, qualifying them for rebates from their power company if the customers pay for most of the cost of installing a renewable-energy system. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and large utility companies are objecting, arguing that the program shifts the cost of solar power onto other ratepayers.

The Public Service Commission is set to vote on a new version of the rules on Tuesday. Reeves says it's a bad deal for ratepayers. In mid-July, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 2-1 to update its Net Metering and Interconnection Rules. PSC Commissioner Dane Maxwell, a Republi

The fact that natural gas prices are now at the highest levels in the U.S. seen in 14 years are raising concerns that consumers could be facing significant increases in

In conjunction with the Governor’s proclamation, the U.S. Department of Energy also has designated October as National Energy Awareness Month. Governor Tate Reeves declared October as Energy Awareness Month to raise public awareness of the critical role energy management and energy resources play i

Bill payment help, energy-efficiency tools and more on tap