Utility Rate Hike Requests Double in 2025, PowerLines Finds A nationwide non-profit organization says utility rate increases continued to accelerate in 2025, placing growing pressure on consumers across the country — including Oklahoma ratepayers who are already paying higher monthly bills tied to past storm-related fuel costs. In a year-end analysis titled “Utility Bills Are …
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Former regulator runs for Governor of New Mexico
Former Public Regulation Commissioner Targets Power Prices, Policy Direction Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commission member James Ellison announced his candidacy for governor, launching a Republican campaign centered on energy affordability, electricity rates, and economic development. Ellison, who previously served as a regulator overseeing utilities and energy markets in the state, said Democratic-led energy policies …
Renewables took 90% of federal energy subsidies in 2025
Renewable energy captured 90% of federal subsidies in 2025 Federal energy subsidies remained heavily tilted toward renewables Despite expectations that federal support for renewable energy would sharply decline after the Biden administration, a new analysis shows subsidies continued at elevated levels in 2025 — with the vast majority flowing to clean energy projects. A report …

