“Usually, [outages] have to be widespread and last a certain amount of time,” Palmer says. “Refunds typically amount to about ...

If you’re having trouble paying utility bills, you probably aren’t alone. According to the latest Consumer Price Index data, the index for electricity rose 5% from March 2023 to March 2024, which is ...

Lately, utility costs have been relatively stable, compared to the last several years when inflation was running amok. According to the most recent numbers from the Consumer Price Index, energy costs ...

As if you didn't have enough fraud and identity theft to worry about, scammers are increasingly targeting an essential part of your day-to-day comfort: your utilities. Utility scams may be especially ...

It’s hot – there’s really no other way to say it. Alabama is in the middle of a scorching summer heatwave and many are retreating indoors in search of cool air. That means air conditioners are running ...

Planning to dig a hole? To plant a tree, set a fence post, make a water garden, build a deck? Wait! There might be something down there. “Roots aren’t the only thing in the soil of your yard,” said ...