Utility functions measure consumer preferences and satisfaction with goods or services. They help analyze consumer decisions to maximize satisfaction in rational choice theory. Economists and ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have created an independent State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate. Over 40 states already have a similar agency.

President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington for a trip to Palm Beach, Fla ...

LANSING, MI – Consumers Energy wants to raise electric rates by $436 million, its largest ask in at least 20 years. The for-profit utility, Michigan’s second-largest power provider, kicked off the ...

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the state agency that advocates for ratepayers, has petitioned for a recent ...