Almost half of US states haven't done the bare minimum to cut utility bills
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24 states lack an “energy efficiency resource standard," a regulatory framework proven to curb demand, lower costs and reduce emissions.

A new report finds 24 states have yet to establish an “energy efficiency resource standard," which has been shown to curb demand, lower costs and reduce emissions.

    • pbbananaman@lemmy.world
      14·
      2 days ago

      All the PGE customers are forced to bear the costs associated with losses from fires caused by PGE in rural areas. If each city formed a municipal utility company, our prices would all be in line with SMUD since we’d only pay for the risks associated with ourselves. I’m guessing energy prices in the foothills would absolutely skyrocket. But I’d rather have cheaper power for myself.