Scott County considers siting rules and short moratorium as officials weigh data-center impacts Planning staff proposed a framework to add data centers as conditional uses in I-2 zones with performance standards (noise, lighting, utility protections) and recommended environmental reviews and decommissioning plans; the court asked staff to draft moratorium language to allow ordinance development.

Scott County is poised to shape the future of data centers with a proposed moratorium and new zoning rules aimed at balancing growth with community concerns.

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DeKalb committee hears residents' water-disconnection complaints, defers 'Water Customer Bill of Rights' for 30 days After residents described months-long disconnections and lack of notice, the Finance, Audit and Budget Committee deferred a proposed DeKalb County Water Customer Bill of Rights for 30 days so administration can review a redline version and follow up with affected residents.

DeKalb County residents are facing dire water disconnections and inadequate outreach, prompting a crucial 30-day delay on the proposed Water Customer Bill of Rights.

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Flyer urging support for laws protecting disabled people from utility shut-offs, detailing a meeting on January 20 at 10 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT.

🗣️ Support the law protecting people with disabilities from utility shut-offs! Attend the Jan. 20th meeting or send comments to Pura.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov. For questions contact Bonnie Roswig at broswig@cca-ct.org or call/text (860)566-0836. #DisabilityRights #UtilityProtection #Advocacy

RMI expert urges targeted low-income programs, not across-the-board rate cuts, to end energy poverty An RMI analysis presented to the Utility Consumers Board said a small, targeted share of system costs directed to low-income households can dramatically reduce energy burden. Joe Daniel highlighted arrearage management, disconnection protections, low-income discount rates and percentage-of-income plans as the most effective tools.

RMI's Joe Daniel reveals that low-income families in the U.S. spend an alarming 20% of their income on energy, urging targeted programs to combat energy poverty instead of broad rate cuts.

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EOC recommends pilot program for income qualified customers amid financing concerns EOC proposes safeguards for low-income customers in utility financing to prevent disconnections.

Colorado's new Tariff On-Bill Financing Program aims to empower low-income residents with energy improvements while safeguarding them from disconnections.

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Missouri Senate debates utility bill protections and ballot measure language amendments Senate leaders advocate for ratepayer protections and oppose changes to ballot measure language.

Missouri Senate leaders are standing firm against utility rate hikes and misleading ballot language, but will their efforts be enough to protect hardworking families?

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