utilities

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Under pressure from Edison and the other companies, the rule was weakened to allow utilities to keep the unused lines in place until executives decided they were “permanently abandoned.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

When regulators approve spending to expand or upgrade the electric system, utilities can generally recover those costs from customers over time and earn a profit on the investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The risk of dwindling electricity supplies has caused a spike in the price utilities pay power plant owners to operate on standby during times of extreme demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples, including Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper, saw a boost as traders looked for stability.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Under “What We Need” was $680 a month for rent, $130 for phone, $100 for utilities, $130 for transportation.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz