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Thinking of power lines.
Energy

The Radical Grid Idea Gaining Traction on the Right — and the Left

Maybe utilities’ “natural monopoly” isn’t so natural after all.

Power lines and the East Coast.
Energy

Why the Northeast’s Cap and Trade Market Is Suddenly Controversial

Pennsylvania is out, Virginia wants in, and New Jersey is treating it like a piggybank.

A very heavy electric bill.
Sparks

Utilities Asked for a Lot More Money From Ratepayers Last Year

A new PowerLines report puts the total requested increases at $31 billion — more than double the number from 2024.

Storm effects.
Energy

The Grid Survived the Storm. Now Comes the Cold.

With historic lows projected for the next two weeks — and more snow potentially on the way — the big strain may be yet to come.