Utility costs outpace inflation due to profit-guaranteed business model, critics say
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Utility costs are rising faster than inflation, creating financial strain for millions of Americans. Critics point to a flawed business model where utility companies are guaranteed profits on every dollar they invest, incentivizing unnecessary spending rather than efficiency. This structural issue, rather than market forces alone, is driving the disproportionate cost increases.
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· 3 pulledUtility costs are outpacing inflation, even as millions of Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Critics argue the problem lies in a broken business model that rewards utilities for spending more.
Guaranteeing them a profit on every dollar they invest, whether or not it's necessary.
Utility costs are outpacing inflation, even as millions of Americans struggle to pay their bills. Critics argue the problem lies in a broken business model that rewards utilities for spending more, guaranteeing them a profit on every dollar they invest, w
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