This Texas Woman Got a $1.3 Million Electric Bill
When this month's electric bill turned up in the mail, Kristin Harringer was expecting the usual $100 or so. She was in for a shock. Balance due: $1,381,783.92.
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How to Avoid Credit Card Fees on Utility Bills
It's summer, a season of warm days and scary air-conditioning bills. Want to pay your bills with plastic so you can get reward points? Well, the credit-card fees utilities charge could change your mind. SmartCharge offers some customers a way to avoid those fees.
How to Put Your Electric Bill on Ice
The refrigerator is the second-biggest electricity hog in most homes, so if you want to trim your power bill, it's a great place to start. The best solution is to ditch your old one for a new, energy-efficient model, but if that isn't in your budget, here are a few options.
California's Smart-Meter Controversy: What You Need to Know
Amid health concerns over smart meters, which can wirelessly transmit household energy-usage data to utilities and customers, California's largest utility has proposed a plan that would allow homeowners to opt for regular meters -- at a cost. Here are some facts for consumers to consider.
