Energy
Con Edison Asked for 18%. Regulators Said 5%. Here’s Your Real Bill.
By Christopher Burg · Last updated August 29, 2026
The Con Edison rate increase approved by New York regulators on January 22, 2026 ...
New England Locked In Its 2026 Power Prices at the Worst Possible Moment
By Christopher Burg · Last updated August 29, 2026
New England electricity rates are rising about 9% on average across seven utiliti...
Your Ameren Bill Jumped 39% This Summer — and an Auction Set the Price
By Christopher Burg · Last updated August 29, 2026
The Ameren Illinois rate increase pushed the utility's summer Price to Compare to...
PJM Capacity Auction: Why Electric Bills Are Rising Across 13 States
The PJM capacity auction is the annual auction where the largest U.S. grid operator buys backup power capacity for 13 states and Washin...
Rent Concessions in 2026: How Renters Win Free Months — and Keep Winning After
Rent concessions are near record highs: 39.8% of listings offer deals — 2 in 3 in Dallas and Austin. How to negotiate, price them with net effective rent, and keep saving after move-in.
Does Paying Utilities Build Credit? The Honest 2026 Answer
Does paying utilities build credit? Not by default — but Experian Boost makes utilities build credit free (avg +13 pts), while unpaid bills hurt at all 3 bureaus. The honest guide.
No Deposit Electricity in 2026: Every Way to Skip the Deposit
No deposit electricity is real: prepaid plans with no credit check, PUCT deposit waivers (65+, strong pay history), and same-day $0-start service in Texas.
Utilities Included Apartments: What’s Covered, What It Costs & What You Can Still Choose
Utilities included apartments bundle electric, water, or internet into rent — but you often pay more than the bills are worth. See what’s covered, the real 2026 costs, and which utilities you can still choose yourself.
Corpus Christi Water Crisis 2026: What It Means for You
The Corpus Christi water crisis in 2026 — drought stage, desalination plans, and what residents can control on their electricity, internet, and home-security bills.
Your Texas Power Bill Resets September 1: Delivery Charges Are Going Up Again
Every September 1, Texas electricity delivery charges — the regulated “TDU” portion of your bill from Oncor, CenterPoint, A...