The price of electricity has shot up faster in Wisconsin than in all but five other states since 2000, which could pose a threat to the state’s economic competitiveness, a new analysis by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says. Wisconsin businesses and homeowners are paying more than most surrounding states, as the state continues to pay […]
Tough federal emissions standards are being blamed for the closure of 15 coal-fired plants and the loss of nearly 480 jobs in Georgia. Georgia Power plans to close the power plants, cutting its grid capacity by more than 15 percent, in a move the utility said was necessary to comply with federal regulations aimed at […]
Current consumption rates will cause world energy demand to increase 1.6 per year until 2030, the IEA reports. The world can expect energy prices to continue their generally upward spiral in the years ahead if global energy policies remain the same, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported this week. Rapid economic development in China and […]
According to the EPA Reflective insulation, is type of attic insulation that can help improve the comfort of your home while helping to reduce your energy bills. Reflective insulations perform a function that is similar to that of conventional insulation, however they differ in the way they reduce the heat flow into your house. On […]
Fiberglass is a type of fiber primarily composed of glass that is used in a wide variety of applications, and is predominantly employed as a residential and commercial thermal insulator. Fiberglass is also used to create products as varied as automobile bodies, boat hulls, arrows, roofing, shower curtains, and tent poles. As an insulator, it […]
PADUCAH, Ky. – Strong opinions were expressed during a public meeting on proposed power rate increases . Paducah Power says they’re needed to remain profitable. One increase is slated for April 1. The other is scheduled a year later. That’s a 7.5 percent increase for residential consumers both dates. Monday night, members of the community […]
Duke Energy Carolinas today filed a request with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to increase electric rates by approximately $446 million, for an overall increase of 9.7 percent. More than 90 percent of the request is driven by capital investments that Duke Energy Carolinas has made in the electric system that serves 1.9 million […]
Electricity rates vary widely. I’ve found rates from 12¢ to 50¢ per kWh from the same provider. If you want results that are anywhere close to accurate, you’ll need to check your own electric bill and find your actual kWh rate. Your bill might have multiple kWh rates (e.g., one for “delivery” and one for […]
