Millions of Americans receive their monthly utility bill and just assume it’s high because it’s been sweltering outside. That’s only part of the story. Customers are also paying for everything from ...

Utility bills are often overlooked when computing the cost to own a home or rent an apartment. However, depending on where you live, this cost can actually be quite substantial — even a bit ...

While rent is often the average consumer's biggest monthly expense, there are some areas where electric, water, and waste ...

As Americans recognize Earth Day, consumers may have noticed one effect of climate change: Higher temperatures around the U.S. are straining their budgets, and in some cases even forcing families to ...

This option from many utilities allows you to avoid the dramatic seasonal peaks in bills. But in the long run, you'll still pay the same. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a CNET ...

As utility costs climb, many Americans are making tough financial choices just to keep the lights on. The trend is especially concentrated in the South and rural states, where lower average incomes ...

For tens of thousands of Louisville households, energy bills are eating up an onerous portion of income, according to a new analysis from the Metropolitan Housing Coalition and the Southeast Energy ...

HUDSON — A Common Council member has expressed concern over supervision at the city’s senior center after a resolution was tabled by the council last week to pay overdue utility bills for the center.