As utility bills continue to rise, more and more households are struggling to keep the lights on. In fact, according toThe National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA), over 20.5 million households were behind on their electricity bills as of January 2023. That’s one out of six...
Although many North Texans have become accustomed to dealing with extreme heat, there are still many people in the community who do not have air conditioning in their homes, or have trouble affording the increased electrical bills that come with cranking up the AC. Power company Reliant and the...
Bret E. Harding
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate passed a bill that could help reduce overcharges to electric companies during last month's wi...
“The pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to many Texas families. The Texas Rent Relief program is for those Texans who need help to pay rent and utility bills and I encourage those who need it to apply. These resources will provide support for Texas families who need it while our economy co...
The storage business has been so good in Texas that investors including BlackRock and UBS have bought into battery projects. Update, 7/2/2023: A reader notes: Utilities 101: First, monthly generation data does not explain a utility’s ability to meet peak demand. Second, the share of...
disaster relief services, immigrant and refugee services and health and nutrition assistance. Many local chapters are also able to offer emergency assistance. This programs helps families that have suffered a job loss, hospitalization or death of a loved one with paying utility bills, groceries and ...
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has been working with the United Way to streamline the process. The SWAP program is designed to assist people facing financial constraints in paying water and sewer bills. Mayor Arceneaux says SWAP represents our city's dedication to assuring that no resident faces...
I only had two twenty-dollar bills in my wallet. The woman behind me piped up, “I have twenty cents.” I pointed to the woman. “She has twenty cents.” Behind my mask, I smiled at the benevolent stranger, grateful that we had a potential solution to the clerk’s dilemma, tail ...
Anderson suggested planning for the entire month so you don’t overspend each time you get paid. “Ask yourself, ‘Do I really need to eat like a king or queen when I get my paycheck?’ The direct deposit clears and you go to Texas Roadhouse or Outback, but then the followin...