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Press Release | New Research: Community Solar with Storage Offers Iowans More Energy Independence and Lower Electric Bills

Press Release | New Research: Community Solar with Storage Offers Iowans More Energy Independence and Lower Electric Bills

by Missy Lee | Jul 8, 2026 | News, Power System Planning

 “New research commissioned by Iowa Business for Clean Energy shows that community solar projects, when paired with energy storage, can give Iowa families, farmers, schools, and businesses more control over their energy costs while helping reduce pressure on...
Op-ed: Why the true cost of new gas plants is much higher than the sticker price

Op-ed: Why the true cost of new gas plants is much higher than the sticker price

by Missy Lee | Jul 7, 2026 | News, Power System Planning

As utilities nationwide race to build new gas plants to meet soaring electricity demand from data centers, what will the final tab be for the rush to gas? And who will pay for it? A new analysis from GridLab and CEG reveals that the price tags regulators are approving...
Press Release: Hidden Cost of Gas Infrastructure Adds 30% in Extra Fees for Customers

Press Release: Hidden Cost of Gas Infrastructure Adds 30% in Extra Fees for Customers

by Missy Lee | Jun 29, 2026 | News, Power System Planning

Berkeley, CA — As utilities across the country rush to build new gas power plants to meet surging electricity demand from data centers, a new report from Current Energy Group (CEG) and GridLab reveals that the price tags regulators are approving systematically...
Duke Energy Rate Increase Reduced, Power Bills Still Set to Climb in North Carolina for 2027

Duke Energy Rate Increase Reduced, Power Bills Still Set to Climb in North Carolina for 2027

by Missy Lee | Jun 23, 2026 | News, Power System Planning

Reporter Leokadia Głogulska writes: “RALEIGH, N.C., June 23, 2026, 04:21 EDT Duke Energy Carolinas lowered its proposed residential rate hike to 11.6% from 18% on Monday. The change came after pushback from North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, regulators,...
Outdated, coal-fired energy threatens affordable housing | Opinion

Outdated, coal-fired energy threatens affordable housing | Opinion

by Missy Lee | Jun 23, 2026 | News, Power System Planning

Contributor Tony Curtis writes: “Rising energy costs in particular are a threat to housing affordability, and the findings of a new report from Current Energy Group, sponsored by MHC and others, make clear that it is time for legislative and regulatory leaders to...
Kentucky’s Energy Transition: Least cost path aligns with public interest | Opinion

Kentucky’s Energy Transition: Least cost path aligns with public interest | Opinion

by Missy Lee | Jun 23, 2026 | News, Power System Planning

Guest columnists Cathy Clement and Andy McDonald write: “Fundamental to recent utility rate increases are plans to prop up aging coal plants and build expensive new gas plants. A recent study shows a better, cheaper way to meet our energy needs. The study, conducted...
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