NEWS: So far this year, utilities have asked for nearly $19B in rate increases.
* The numbers: This figure includes a record $9.2B in rate increase requests filed during Q2 alone, according to a new PowerLines report [ That’s 26% higher than the previous Q2 record. Last…
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