Plano’s new utility bill portal opens April 20, and AutoPay users need to re-enroll
Plano TX – The city is moving utility payments to a new portal today, and AutoPay customers need to re-enroll to avoid missed billing.
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Corpus Christi to weigh Level 1 water-emergency rules as new wells buy time but Stage 3 drought drags on
Corpus Christi TX – Council is set to discuss what a Level 1 water emergency would mean for lawns, car washes, pools, and business water use.
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Kerrville utility says construction has started on its 122 MW power plant. What that means for rates and reliability
Kerrville TX – KPUB says construction began on its 122 MW gas-fired plant in April 2026, a key step before a June 2027 in-service target.
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Erie gets $18 million for lead-line replacement and water system repairs, with work expected this year
Erie PA – State water funding will cover 1,250 service connections, facility repairs, pipe lining, and a Bird Drive main project, with construction expected this year.
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Corpus Christi’s next water decision lands April 28 after well output misses targets
Corpus Christi TX – The city’s short-term groundwater plan is underperforming, Stage 3 rules remain in place, and April 22 and April 28 are now the key dates.
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Baltimore Council Presses State Regulators to Block BGE’s 2026 Rate Hike as Bills Stay a Top Concern
Baltimore MD – City leaders are asking Maryland regulators to stop BGE’s planned 2026 increase, putting utility affordability and monthly bills back in focus.
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Lincoln’s Project O Street enters active construction with downtown closures, detours and business impacts
Lincoln NE – Project O Street is now under active construction downtown, with 14th Street closed between N and P streets and detours affecting drivers and riders.
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Baltimore BGE bills: What Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act could change after Annapolis’ final vote
Baltimore MD – Annapolis passed the Utility RELIEF Act as BGE customers face higher 2026 bills, but the biggest question is how much relief shows up, and when.
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SAWS rate proposal advances, with possible July start and August bill impact
San Antonio TX – SAWS is advancing a proposed water and sewer rate increase that could start in July and first appear on August bills if approved.
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Salt Lake City could add a clean-energy option to Rocky Mountain Power bills. What the April 21 hearing means for residents
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 hearing could move a clean-electricity option forward for Rocky Mountain Power customers, with automatic enrollment and an opt-out.
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What Fremont’s LS Power franchise hearing means for roadwork, grid reliability, and city broadband plans
Fremont CA – A City Council franchise hearing tied to LS Power could bring trenching on Boyce, Cushing, and Fremont Boulevard, plus city-owned broadband conduit.
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What Northeast El Paso residents should know after the 950,000-gallon wastewater spill on Railroad Drive
El Paso TX – El Paso Water says the 950,000-gallon Railroad Drive wastewater spill did not threaten public tap water, but nearby private well users should be more cautious.
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Ruskin residents now face tighter watering limits as Hillsborough drought rules take hold
Ruskin FL – One-day-per-week watering, narrower overnight irrigation windows, and added limits on pressure washing and fountains are now in effect.
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Why a new sewer lawsuit could matter to Johnstown homeowners right now
Johnstown PA – A new sewer class action is drawing attention, but current pressure-testing, transfer paperwork and bill penalties still appear to remain in place.
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Tucson electric customers get one more chance to weigh in on TEP’s proposed rate hike
Tucson AZ – Tucson Electric Power customers have a final April 7 comment window before hearings begin on a proposed rate hike that would raise a typical bill by $19.43 a month.
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Tampa’s stricter drought rules are now in effect, even as rain returns this week
Tampa FL – Rain is back in the forecast, but Tampa’s tighter drought rules remain in force through at least July 1. Residents should reset timers now.
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Why Mesa residents should watch the SRP election and who can use the Alma School ballot drop-off today
Mesa AZ – Eligible SRP voters in Mesa can drop off ballots at the Southside Water Service Center until 7 p.m. Tuesday, but many customers cannot vote at all.
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Why El Paso’s April 8 data center meeting matters before new city rules are drafted
El Paso TX – The April 8 data center meeting is the clearest remaining chance for residents to shape citywide rules on water, power, zoning, incentives, and transparency.
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Corpus Christi nears another water crossroads as April 14 vote on emergency cutbacks approaches
Corpus Christi TX – The city remains in Stage 3, but updated water models and an expected April 14 council vote could bring tougher cutbacks closer.
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Cape Coral asks residents to water less as drought drags on and northeast irrigation ban stays in place
Cape Coral FL – The city wants residents to water lawns once a week during drought, but most addresses still legally remain on the regular two-day schedule.