Task force hears warnings about ratepayer risk as data‑center demand drives multibillion‑dollar utility plans Consultants and utility officials told the Task Force on Energy Infrastructure Modernization that rapid data‑center growth is pushing large utility capital plans that could raise rates unless guardrails are adopted; Entergy officials said recent PSC guidance and developer contributions are designed to protect customers.

Explosive data-center growth in Louisiana is putting immense pressure on the electric system, raising concerns about escalating rates for existing customers.

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PUC directs changes to model JTS PPAs, flags major nonnegotiable terms The Colorado Public Utilities Commission directed changes to model power purchase agreements for the Just Transition Solicitation, making several renewal, security and liquidated-damage provisions nonnegotiable while leaving other technical terms negotiable and instructing the utility to highlight nonnegotiable language in the RFP package.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is shaking up power purchase agreements, striking a balance between developer needs and customer protections—what does this mean for the future of renewable energy?

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Council asks manager to seek answers from utilities after spike in bills; city to review water‑bill complaints Council members asked the city manager to request explanations from Dominion Energy and Virginia Natural Gas for recent bill increases and to investigate unusually large water bills and customer‑service delays; staff said it will follow up and route common inquiries to the contact center.

Chesapeake City council members are demanding answers from utilities after shocking spikes in utility bills, leaving residents frustrated and seeking clarity.

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Committee debates H.753 rule changes on utility disconnections; members urge PUC rule update or targeted directive Lawmakers considered H.753, which would revise PUC rule 3.300 on medical certificates and disconnections and add hot‑weather protections and reporting. Members split between sending a committee letter and directing the PUC to amend the rule on a set timeline; no final vote was taken.

Vermont lawmakers are grappling with crucial updates to utility disconnection rules that could protect medically vulnerable customers and ensure safeguards during extreme heat.

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Hammond scraps 2,000‑gallon minimum, promises billing fixes after residents report triple‑digit water bills Council adopted an ordinance removing a 2,000‑gallon minimum charge for water service and committed to running billing error reports after multiple residents reported unusually high bills. Officials warned some grants could be at risk if rates were rolled back.

Hammond City Council's bold move to eliminate the 2,000-gallon minimum charge could mean lower water bills for many residents, but will it jeopardize vital grant funds?

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Municipal utilities tell House committee disconnects are last resort as H.753 is debated At a House Energy and Digital Infrastructure hearing on H.753, Scott Johnstone, a municipal utility manager, said disconnections are "the very last resort," urged light-touch reporting and inclusion of protections in utilities' integrated resource plans, and raised concerns about price volatility and rigid metrics.

Municipal utility leader Scott Johnstone warns that disconnections are a "last resort," highlighting the financial pressures and price volatility that small utilities face in Vermont.

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Board begins multi-phase discussion on Dixie Springs infrastructure, considers rate study Board opened discussion on failing Dixie Springs infrastructure and water-rate policy options; staff recommended a phased capital plan (roughly $12M initial, $24M total) and a rate study to set base/tier rates and address construction-meter enforcement and fixed-income protections.

The board is tackling urgent infrastructure issues in Dixie Springs, with a proposed $24 million plan and a potential rate study to protect vulnerable customers.

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KCC utilities director tells committee Evergy large-load tariff, rate settlement and generation approvals aim to protect captive customers Justin Grady, director of the KCC Utilities Division, briefed the Committee about Kansas electric affordability, Evergy’s new large-load power service tariff (for customers >75 MW), the unanimous Evergy rate-case settlement of $128 million (~$8.47/month), and KCC approval of two combined-cycle plants and a 159 MW solar facility; he said protections (minimum contracts, heavy demand charges, collateral) are designed to protect existing captive customers.

Kansas is taking bold steps to ensure electric affordability with a new tariff aimed at large-load customers, designed to protect everyday households from rising costs.

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PSC approves Crown Castle and Zayo-related transfers for statewide fiber assets The commission granted staff-recommended approval of multiple Crown Castle petitions to transfer fiber assets and related businesses to Zayo Group–affiliated entities, conditioned on all required federal approvals; staff said services and rates to customers will remain unchanged.

The PSC has greenlit a $4.25 billion fiber asset transfer that promises to keep Mississippi's telecom services seamless and reliable!

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Efectos en el contenido web de la nueva ley de atención al cliente | Ideas | Estrategia del Contenido La nueva ley española de atención al cliente afecta directamente al contenido de formularios, de transparencia y a las reseñas de productos

Ahora toca purgar las reseñas que publicas de tus productos y servicios

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Massachusetts House Bill 3567 Amends Energy Generation Payment Regulations Legislation requires timely payments for renewable energy credits and establishes customer payment options

Massachusetts just passed a groundbreaking bill ensuring swift payments for renewable energy credits—could this be the game changer our energy system needs?

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City Partners With Tesla to Upgrade Hanover Substation for Enhanced Service City ensures customer protections while modernizing Hanover substation with Tesla funding.

Palo Alto is teaming up with Tesla to revolutionize its electrical infrastructure, ensuring a reliable power supply for both current residents and new data centers.

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WeGo Utility Reports Need for LNG Facility to Ensure Reliable Power Supply WeGo finds LNG facility essential for reliable natural gas capacity amid electric load growth.

Wisconsin's energy future hinges on a critical new liquefied natural gas facility, poised to meet soaring demand while transitioning to cleaner sources.

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Coinbase says its data breach affects at least 69,000 customers The crypto giant said the unauthorized access to customer data dates back to late December 2024.

Coinbase says its data breach affects at least 69,000 customers #Technology #Cybersecurity #CoinbaseBreach #DataSecurity #CustomerProtection

🔍📊 UK betting firms face scrutiny over data practices after a court ruling involving 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. Could this be a turning point for the industry?

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Evergy files 8.62% rate increase request to accommodate new customers in Kansas Evergy seeks rate increase to ensure corporate growth aligns with existing customer protection.

Kansas is navigating a significant energy shift as Evergy files for an 8.62% rate increase to ensure new corporate customers pay their fair share without burdening existing consumers.

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Chase to Block Zelle Payments to Sellers on Social Media: A Comprehensive Analysis | The DefendOps Diaries Chase blocks Zelle payments on social media to combat fraud, enhancing digital payment security and protecting customers.

Chase to Block Zelle Payments to Sellers on Social Media: A Comprehensive Analysis

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Virgin Media O2, the parent company of O2, blocked over £250 million in suspected fraudulent transactions last year. Daisy is another tool in their arsenal to protect customers from financial harm. #fraudprevention #securitymeasures #customerprotection