Columbia County announces Google-Georgia Power partnership on data-center costs
Columbia County says a new partnership with Google and Georgia Power will place restrictions on data-center growth and utility impacts to help protect local ratepayers.
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Starkville cryptocurrency-mining facility remains under city review
A proposed cryptocurrency-mining facility on Industrial Park Road remains under review in Starkville, with plans potentially reaching a city board in August.
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Sacramento Plans Higher Water and Sewer Rates Amid Budget Gap
Sacramento plans water and sewer rate increases after adopting a budget that closed a $66 million gap but projects another deficit ahead.
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Bakersfield water rates rise under schedule beginning July 1
Bakersfield’s adopted water-rate schedule sets a $1.99 volumetric charge starting July 1, 2026, with additional increases through 2029.
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Green residents, small businesses enter new NOPEC electric-aggregation cycle
Eligible Green residents and small businesses were slated to receive enrollment letters for a NOPEC electric-aggregation term beginning in June 2026, but the city notice does not list rates, savings or an opt-out deadline.
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Draper residents face a $4 monthly garbage increase as city shifts collection to ACE
Draper will move residential garbage and recycling collection on public streets to ACE Recycling and Disposal on August 17, raising the standard monthly rate from $15 to $19.
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Liberty residents may qualify for up to $30,000 in NC energy rebates
A North Carolina state program includes Randolph County and may help eligible Liberty-area homeowners and renters pay for qualifying energy upgrades.
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Fontana Sewer Fee Proposal Still Lacks Posted Final Action
Fontana CA – A proposed sewer collection-rate schedule remains unconfirmed in city records, with final council action and billing effects still not posted.
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Phoenix approves a smaller trash-rate hike after public input — what changes on July 1
Phoenix AZ – City Council approved a reduced trash and recycling rate increase that starts July 1, raising residential bills from $37.32 to $42.32.