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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Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority mandates renewable energy access for low-income customers New legislation ensures shared clean energy facilities allocate capacity to low-income customers and communities.

Connecticut is leading the charge for renewable energy access, ensuring that low-income communities benefit from shared clean energy facilities!

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Energy Policy Shift Proposed to Address Equity in Electricity Billing Experts highlight income-based charges to rectify inequities in electricity billing structure.

California's energy billing system is under scrutiny as a bold proposal aims to balance costs based on income, but could this shift create new inequities?

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