The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Hybrid Event Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This talk will give an overview of the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative (CELT), a collaboration between the BU Institute for Global...

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Online & in #Boston #Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 pm ET buff.ly/qeEwago @IGS_BU #energy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #energytransition #energyaffordability #decarbonization #infrastructure #greenbuilding

House approves 4‑MW solar procurement to provide 20% discount for low‑income customers The House approved LD 19 66, a measure to procure 4 megawatts of solar to provide a 20% electricity discount for participating low‑income customers and related consumer protections; supporters said it helps households, opponents raised concerns about costs shifted to other ratepayers.

Maine's House just approved a bold solar initiative promising a 20% discount on electricity for low-income families, but is it worth the cost to other ratepayers?

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#ME #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability

How market momentum and rising gas costs are reshaping what households pay for energy.

The heat pump market shift is durable. Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces for the fourth year in a row in 2025, and outsold air conditioners for the first time ever in September 2025.

Gas costs are rising even as gas use stalls. In 2025, gas bills rose 60% faster than electric bills and 4x faster than inflation.

States continue to advance building decarbonization policies. MN, MA, NY, CA, and other states are launching or considering new policies to accelerate their transitions to affordable, clean heat and cooling.

📣 BDC’s Momentum Q1 | 2026 report is out, with data on how gas bills rose 60% faster than electric bills and 4X faster than the rate of inflation in 2025, #HeatPumps outsold ACs for the first time ever in Sept. 2025, and other #BuildingDecarb findings. 🔌💡 #EnergyAffordability bit.ly/4s4snwU

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Hybrid Event Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This talk will give an overview of the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative (CELT), a collaboration between the BU Institute for Global...

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Online & in #Boston #Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 pm ET buff.ly/qeEwago @IGS_BU #energy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #energytransition #energyaffordability #decarbonization #infrastructure #greenbuilding

PG&E tells Willows council it has expanded wildfire protections, highlights affordability programs PG&E briefed the Willows City Council on wildfire-risk tools—weather stations, HD cameras, SIPT crews, vegetation management, enhanced power-line safety settings and undergrounding priorities—and described customer assistance programs and advocacy for the California Wildfire Fund and undergrounding projects.

PG&E is ramping up wildfire safety measures in Willows, including advanced technology and customer assistance programs to keep your power reliable and affordable.

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#WillowsCityGlennCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WildfireProtection #PublicSafety #EnergyAffordability #WillowsWildfire

Elevate is helping make this possible in communities through our programs & home energy upgrades. We believe clean, healthy homes should be for everyone, not just those who can afford it. #EnergyAffordability (2/2)

ELM Action Fund-endorsed AG Campbell has demonstrated a strong commitment to #EnergyAffordability by holding this predatory industry accountable.

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Hybrid Event Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This talk will give an overview of the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative (CELT), a collaboration between the BU Institute for Global...

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Online & in #Boston #Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 pm ET buff.ly/qeEwago @IGS_BU #energy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #energytransition #energyaffordability #decarbonization #infrastructure #greenbuilding

Understanding the California Climate Credit (and What’s Changing in 2026) If you’ve ever noticed a line item labeled “California Climate Credit” on your electricity or natural gas bill, you’ve already benefited from one of the

The California Climate Credit on your electricity bill is changing! Our blog breaks down what the credit is and what's changing for 2026.

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#WeAreMCE #NoPlanetB #ClimateCredit #EnergyAffordability #CleanPower

Hurricane adopts five‑year power rate design with PCA; council asks for monitoring and staged review After a presentation by Jill Dersett of Utility Financial Solutions, the council unanimously adopted resolution 2026‑17 approving a five‑year rate design and a power cost adjustment (PCA) to smooth wholesale power cost volatility; members emphasized consumer protections, a 12‑month rolling average for the PCA, bonding for capital projects and an annual review.

Hurricane City Council just approved a groundbreaking five-year power rate design aimed at stabilizing your electricity bills amidst rising wholesale costs!

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#HurricaneWashingtonCounty #UT #PowerCostStability #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #EnergyAffordability

Senate panel advances SB 868 to standardize and expand plug‑in ‘balcony’ solar amid safety debate The California Senate subcommittee passed SB 868 as amended to next committees after weeks of debate on safety and standards. The bill would allow UL‑certified plug‑in solar kits for self‑consumption, require a utility notification form and incorporate product safety standards; opponents urged referral to the California Building Standards Commission for CEC review.

California's Senate just advanced a groundbreaking solar bill that promises to cut electricity costs for renters and homeowners— but safety concerns are sparking fierce debate!

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#CA #SafetyStandards #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability #EnvironmentalInnovation

Pennsylvania’s Power Problem: Rising Costs and Uncertain Solutions - Cozzy Energy Solutions Pennsylvania Residents Face Rising Electricity Costs Pennsylvania, a significant energy producer exporting electricity and possessing substantial natural gas reserves, is experiencing increasing electricity bills that are straining household budgets. Prices are not anticipated to decrease soon, and many Pennsylvanians already struggle with energy affordability, with 24% reporting difficulty paying bills and 30% reducing spending on

Pennsylvania's Power Problem: Rising Costs and Uncertain Solutions #ISONE #ElectricityPrices #PAEnergy #RisingBills #EnergyAffordability #PJMInterconnection

LEAD 2026: Leading businesses convene on Capitol Hill to urge bipartisan action to lower energy costs and strengthen U.S. economic leadership

This week, dozens of companies are on Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to advance bipartisan policies that lower energy costs, boost American manufacturing, & strengthen rural communities. Learn more here: www.ceres.org/resources/ne... #cleanenergy #energyaffordability #permittingreform

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Hybrid Event Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This talk will give an overview of the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative (CELT), a collaboration between the BU Institute for Global...

The CELT Project: Data & Stories for a Clean Energy Transition, Online & in #Boston #Massachusetts, April 16, 12:30 pm ET buff.ly/qeEwago @IGS_BU #energy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #energytransition #energyaffordability #decarbonization #infrastructure #greenbuilding

Maine House approves amendment directing PUC to consider electricity affordability The House adopted an amendment directing the Public Utilities Commission to consider residential affordability and to develop an affordability metric, after a floor debate about causes of rising power bills and the role of subsidies and gas prices. The amendment passed on a roll call.

Maine's House just passed a groundbreaking amendment to ensure electricity affordability is a priority in policymaking—will it change the way we pay for power?

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#ME #CivicAccountability #MaineResidential #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability #TransparencyInPolicy

Powering Pennsylvania: Addressing the Energy Affordability Crisis - Cozzy Energy Solutions The House Energy Committee held a hearing on March 16, as part of a series of discussions addressing Pennsylvania’s energy affordability crisis, largely driven by increased energy demands from artificial intelligence data centers. The hearing focused on ways to improve the management of existing energy resources and the electric grid, alongside exploring strategies for increased

Powering Pennsylvania: Addressing the Energy Affordability Crisis #PJM #EnergyAffordability #VirtualPowerPlants #GridModernization #EnergyDemand #PennsylvaniaEnergy

Maryland Delegation Tackles Energy Costs and Grid Concerns - Cozzy Energy Solutions **Maryland Congressional Delegation Addresses Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability** WASHINGTON, DC – Members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met last week with leaders from the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Maryland Energy Administration, the Office of People’s Counsel for the State of Maryland, and PJM Interconnection to discuss strategies for lowering electricity costs for Maryland residents

Maryland Delegation Tackles Energy Costs and Grid Concerns #PJM #EnergyAffordability #GridReliability #MarylandPolitics #DataCenterCosts #UtilityBills

Pennsylvania has clean energy projects ready to build right now.
So why are they stuck in limbo while our electric bills climb? 🤔 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThTSM5r5/

#CleanEnergy #EnergyBills #PAEnergy #EnergyAffordability

Bill to expand community choice aggregation beyond Montgomery County draws mixed testimony Delegate Jeffrey Long told the committee HB 14-42 would let all Maryland counties and Baltimore City explore community choice aggregation; supporters called it a local-option tool to lower bills while SMECO and some co-ops opposed expansion and the PSC urged caution pending Montgomery County results.

A new bill could empower Maryland counties to lower electricity costs and boost access to renewable energy, but not everyone is on board.

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#MD #LocalChoice #MarylandCommunity #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability #RenewableAccess

Energy affordability is an important step toward making sure that all people have access to quality care and resources. Elevate’s Pastor Vance shares how small changes and everyday action can create meaningful impact in communities. #EnergyAffordability

Committee advances bill expanding PIP utility assistance; SCC estimates a 39¢ monthly impact for Dominion customers A bill to expand the Percentage of Income Payment (PIP) program from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty level and cap participant payments drew debate over who ultimately pays; the State Corporation Commission said the bill could increase Dominion customer bills roughly $0.39 per month under current fund assumptions.

A new bill could expand utility assistance for low-income households, but will it raise your monthly bills by just 39 cents?

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#VA #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #EnergyAffordability #VirginiaUtilityAssistance #PovertyReduction

Beyond the Headlines: Why Reversing NY’s Climate Law Won’t Lower Energy Costs - Cozzy Energy Solutions New Yorkers are expressing concerns about rising energy costs, leading some policymakers to suggest reversing the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). However, these claims are based on questionable projections and misrepresent the true factors driving higher bills, which are primarily the cost of aging infrastructure and volatility in global fossil fuel markets.

Beyond the Headlines: Why Reversing NY’s Climate Law Won't Lower Energy Costs #NYISO #EnergyCosts #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #EnergyAffordability #FossilFuelVolatility

Senate committee presses CPUC on runaway wildfire costs, utility returns and affordability At a California State Senate oversight hearing, lawmakers pressed CPUC officials and experts about what is driving rising electric bills — highlighting wildfire-related spending, rate-base growth and how return-on-equity rules shape utility incentives. CPUC leaders and the Public Advocates Office described reforms and follow-ups.

California lawmakers are demanding answers as skyrocketing electric bills raise concerns about wildfire costs and utility profits.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #WildfireMitigation #EnergyAffordability #RegulatoryReform

Tech leaders sign "rate payer protection pledge" at signing ceremony At a signing ceremony, a lawmaker announced that America’s largest tech companies signed a "rate payer protection pledge" the participants said will help reduce household electricity bills; administration and company representatives tied the pledge to AI infrastructure and energy affordability.

America's tech giants have signed a groundbreaking "rate payer protection pledge" that promises to slash utility bills for families while supercharging our AI infrastructure.

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#US #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #AmericaUtility #EnergyAffordability #AIInnovation

House debate over H.5151 centers on affordability vs. long‑term clean‑energy reforms; consolidated amendment adopted Lawmakers debated H.5151, an energy affordability and clean‑power measure, over whether it provides immediate relief or prioritizes long‑term programs; the House rejected several immediate‑relief amendments and adopted a consolidated amendment package by roll call 127–27.

Massachusetts lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over energy affordability versus long-term clean power reforms, with a recent vote revealing a divide on how to best support residents facing soaring bills.

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#MA #EconomicCompetitiveness #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability

125 MW. 33 projects. 6 years. Today we're celebrating a milestone — and the communities and partners that made it possible. Read more: www.prnewswire.com/news-release....

#energyaffordability #communitysolar #BESS

Yesterday, the MA House passed H.5151, An Act relative to #EnergyAffordability, #CleanPower & economic competitiveness.

Thanks to sustained advocacy, lawmakers significantly improved the bill from an earlier version in Nov.

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Committee hears overview of HB369, an energy omnibus with 40% diversified‑portfolio target by 2036 House Bill 369 was introduced to the House Special Committee on Energy as an Energy Affordability Omnibus that creates a diversified portfolio standard (DPS) aiming for 40% diversified resources by 2036, expands qualifying resources (including nuclear, defined 'clean' fossil projects and Phase 2 gas under conditions), and adds preapproval and Renewable Energy Fund timing changes.

Alaska's House Bill 369 is set to revolutionize energy affordability with a bold target of 40% diversified resources by 2036—could this be the key to stabilizing costs and expanding options?

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#AK #CitizenPortal #DiversifiedResources #EnergyAffordability #RenewableEnergy

Municipal leaders and consultants push for municipal aggregation as affordability tool; consumer groups urge safeguards Supporters including CCM and municipal consultants told the committee municipal aggregation (HB 5245) can lower supply costs for residents if paired with strong consumer protections; AARP and the Office of Consumer Counsel stressed opt‑out risks and urged safeguards for hardship customers and standard‑service impacts.

Municipal leaders are advocating for a powerful tool to reduce energy costs, but consumer advocates are raising critical concerns about potential risks—who will win in this battle for affordability?

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#CT #CleanEnergyChoices #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability

PUC officials tell Senate committee they’ve reduced bills but warn interim rate hikes hurt customers Public Utilities Commission testimony highlighted recent PUC decisions that reduced customer costs, expanded consumer assistance and set interconnection support — and raised concern that Minnesota’s interim-rate statute can produce sizable short-term bill increases before final rate review.

Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission reveals they've slashed millions in costs for consumers, but interim rate hikes may be putting a strain on your bills.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EnergyAffordability #MinnesotaUtilities #ConsumerAssistance #RateTransparency