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Fall is when a lot of households start planning next year’s budget, and for homeowners thinking about solar, the biggest question usually isn’t “Will it work on my roof?” It’s “How do I pay for it?” There are four main ways to pay for solar. Each one changes how much […]
Summer is prime time for door-to-door solar sales. With electric rates in the news all year, a lot of homeowners are getting a knock, a call or a mailer promising to cut their bills. Plenty of solar companies, including some that knock on doors, are honest. But bad deals are […]
Last year, we wrote about AES Indiana’s request for a two-phase rate increase. (Here’s that original post.) In April, we noted the case was still pending. Now there’s a decision. On June 17, 2026, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) voted 3–1 to approve a rate increase for AES Indiana, […]
If your June electric bill looks higher, you’re not imagining it. On June 1, 2026, the default electricity supply prices for Ohio’s major utilities reset, and most went up just as air conditioning season begins. Here’s what changed, why, and what you can do about it. What Changed on June […]
Indiana has been talking about electric bills a lot this year. On April 6, Gov. Mike Braun held a ceremonial signing for House Enrolled Act 1002, a major utility law passed during the 2026 legislative session. He had signed it into law on February 26. If you’re an Indiana homeowner, […]
When homeowners think about going solar, the first thing on their mind is usually their electric bill. But there’s another question that comes up just as often: “If I sell my house someday, will solar help or hurt?” It’s a smart question, especially if you might move in the next […]
Electric Bills Are About to Rise in Lexington If you live in Lexington or surrounding areas like Georgetown, Nicholasville, or Versailles, you’re likely a Kentucky Utilities (KU) customer—and your electric bill is about to increase. 📈 Here’s What’s Happening: KU has filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission […]
How Much Will Your Electric Bill Increase in Lexington Area? LG&E & KU have jointly filed for a proposed 8.3% increase in electric revenue for LG&E and 5% for KU, to take effect starting January 1, 2026 if approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) For an average residential […]
AES Indiana’s Multi-Phase Rate Hike (Pending Approval) AES Indiana has submitted a regulatory review request proposing a two-phase rate increase totaling 13.5% for residential customers using around 1,000 kWh/month: 5% increase in Q2 2026, followed by 6% in January 2027, if approved This could lead to an increase of up to […]
Electric Rates Are Rising in Dayton AES Ohio (formerly DP&L) As of June 1, 2025, the generation (“Price-to-Compare”) rate for AES Ohio’s standard service increased by 87 cents per kWh, rising from approximately 0.094 kWh to 0.0945 kWh This equates to an increase of about $5/month for a typical household […]