Important wins for Texas consumers this legislative session
Lawmakers acted to curtail surprise medical bills, protect data privacy, improve pedestrian safety, and more.
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Consumer advocates, environmental groups and the Baltimore City Council call on PSC to reject BGE’s rate hike
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This morning, an explosion and fire in Gaithersburg injured at least 12 people, sending 10 people to the hospital, including 4 children.
California just became the first state to eliminate gas subsidies for new homes
The California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to end gas line subsidies for new homes, a move expected to save Californians $160 million annually.
Environmental, consumer groups announce groundbreaking greenwashing lawsuit against DC gas company
New report unveils utilities’ playbook to stall rooftop solar
Special interest groups across the country are working to stall the growth of rooftop solar, according to a new report released Thursday by PIRG Education Fund and Environment America Research & Policy Center
How to Identify and Report Price Gouging during the Texas Freeze
As the winter freeze in Texas continues to unfold, many Texans are complaining about extremely high prices for shelter, safe drinking water and plumbers services to fix broken pipes. There is a lot to worry about with this crisis and absurd prices for basic necessities shouldn't be one of them.