Utilities face $31 billion in rate hike requests amid consumer and political backlash

U.S. utilities are requesting record rate increases to fund grid upgrades and maintain profitability, intensifying political pressure and consumer frustration over rising electricity costs.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 2:17 PM PT · 1 article

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