New Census Data on Home Heating
46.2% of U.S. homes were heated with natural gas service in 2022, 41.3% with electric service.
PUF's Where's Energy
Electric Rates Increase Less Than Inflation
Overall CPI was up 3.7% in August, year-over-year, vs. 15.8% in the prior twelve-month period.
More New Detailed Electric Bill Data
In 2022, the average residential electric bill per month was $100.42 for the lowest-income quintile and $182.08 for the highest-income quintile.
New Detailed Electric Bill Data
2022 average residential electric bill was $140.25 per month, up 8.5% from 2021.
July's Electric Bill Affordability Index
PUF's Electric Bill Affordability Index for July was 1.33%, versus 1.32% for July 2022.
Announcing Fortnightly Top Innovators 2023
The Public Utilities Fortnightly team today announces the Fortnightly Top Innovators 2023.
From fourteen utilities: Arizona Public Service, Avangrid, BGE, Centerpoint Energy, CMS Energy, Duquesne Light, Exelon, PECO, PNM Resources, PPL Electric Utilities, Puget Sound Energy, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southern Company and Xcel Energy.
Guest Essay: Happy Birthday IRA
This guest essay highlights where the Inflation Reduction Act stands a year since passage.
Rates and the CPI
In May, overall prices for all goods and services rose a modest tenth of a percent.
Fortnightly Top Innovators is Back!
Nominate individuals or teams at your company that bring breakthroughs to market.
Job Opening: Alaska Grid CEO
Railbelt Reliability Council seeks dynamic and experienced candidates for CEO.