My Family Tried Living European-Style Austerity. One State's Insane Energy Agenda Wants that as a Model

My family tried living European-style austerity. One state's insane energy agenda wants that as a model

One Maryland family learned the downside of European energy policies. Now, climate goals and lawsuits against power companies are causing spikes in prices.

Due to the high temperatures reported in the country, the demand for electricity has increased significantly according to data from the National Energy Control Center (Cenace), so that the margin with the supply generated is practically at the limits.

Electricity grid fees are skyrocketing again. This year the increase will be record-breaking, according to a new report from the Nils Holgersson group. “A smaller and smaller part is about consumption, it is these fixed fees that take up an increasingly larger part of your electricity bill,” says Rikard Silverfur at Fastighetsägarna.

My family tried living European-style austerity. One state's insane energy agenda wants that as a model – Democratic Accent

Recently, my five kids got a taste of European living. We visited Big Ben and the Tower of London — and back at our Airbnb, we sweltered in 80-degree heat with no A/C and hung our laundry to dry.  They loved the sightseeing. The no-air-conditioning part? Not so much.  In Maryland, our summer electricity bills soar as temperatures rise. Every now and then, the utility company includes cheerful tips to cut costs along with our bill — suggestions l…

Residents warned of Com Ed price spike coming June 1st - The Times Weekly

Commonwealth Edison’s summer price for electricity is set to increase significantly on June 1, but Illinois’ landmark energy law, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), will give consumers some relief, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Monday, citing filings by the utility. CUB urged ComEd to work with customers struggling to afford their bills this summer, and said the elevated price highlights the need for long-term reforms. At a news …

The Hofer Stadtwerke amplify the electricity grid in the inner city of Hof. Especially in one area there can therefore be obstacles.