Fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits
A bill to sharply reduce the energy credits given to homeowners with rooftop solar panels is pitting union electrical workers and the state’s big utilities…
Lawmaker, a former Edison exec, takes aim at rooftop solar credits
Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners could lose the energy credits that help them cover what they spent to install the expensive climate-friendly systems…
It’s ‘certainly possible’ utility sparked Eaton fire. But climate change made it worse
Before sitting down with Pedro Pizarro, president and chief executive officer of Edison International, I gave some thought to how I would ask him about…
DWP has fixed vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has fixed or replaced the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs in last year’s inspections…
Power lines suspected in Eaton fire needed ‘ignition risk’ repairs
As investigators work to determine the cause of the Eaton fire, the focus has narrowed to several parallel power lines just outside Altadena owned by…
How Utility Warehouse can help you save on household bills
THE rising cost of living means that many of us are finding ways to cut our household expenses.Utility Warehouse (UW) is an award-winning UK multiservice…
Citing threats, DWP seeks to spend up to $700,000 on private security for CEO
The chief executive of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has asked the utility’s board to spend around $700,000 on private security for…
L.A. hires law firm, at up to $1,975 an hour, to defend against wildfire lawsuits
Faced with a deluge of litigation from the Palisades fire, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power approved a three-year, $10-million contract with a…
Gazprom Faces More Claims After Austrian Utility Halts Payment
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe decision by an Austrian utility to stop paying for supplies from Gazprom PJSC may set a precedent for others to follow…
Ben Thomas: Utility back admits Cardiff flak after Gatland praise
Gatland now faces a conundrum as to where he plays "the best back in Wales".Thomas has played 12 in each of Cardiff's five URC outings…
Largest publicly traded water utility maintains services after cyberattack
Oct. 8 (UPI) -- New Jersey-based American Water, the nation's largest publicly traded water utility, said it took steps to minimize harm from a cyberattack…
John Deere recalls nearly 165,000 utility tractors for brake defect
A potentially defective brake link caused John Deere on Thursday to recall almost 165,000 compact utility tractors sold in the United States and Canada. Source…
California energy bills spark legislative tug of war with Newsom
Amid tense, closed-door negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have released a suite of seven bills that aim to reduce Californians’ soaring energy costs…
Asia’s Utility Stocks Have Never Had It So Good in Two Decades
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUtilities stocks have emerged as an unlikely favorite of investors in Asia, and bets are growing that their standout rally this year…
Houston Utility Slammed Over Fumbled Response to Beryl Power Outages
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessInterviews with nearly a dozen experts along with public filings reveal the challenges facing CenterPoint Energy.Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsMark Chediak, Naureen S Malik and…
Texas governor threatens utility company over remaining Beryl outages
1 of 3 | Vehicles trapped in flood waters following heavy rain from Hurricane Beryl in Houston, July 8, 2024. The storm, which caused widespread…
L.A. DWP ratepayer advocate predicts fee increases in clean energy transition
Los Angeles residents and businesses will face higher electric bills as the Department of Water and Power transitions to 100% clean energy, according to a…
Martin Lewis’ MSE issues warning over ‘forgotten’ utility bill – and his five tips could save you over £1,000 a year
MARTIN Lewis' MoneySavingExpert.com has issued a warning over a key household bill - and revealed tips on how to cut costs. The consumer website said…
Leaked DWP report offers a withering assessment of the utility
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith at the helm, with help from David Zahniser.…
New LADWP general manager will make $750,000 salary
Mayor Karen Bass’ pick to lead the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will earn $750,000 a year — nearly twice as much as…