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Residents who get help with their utility bills through a city-run assistance program could get less funding in the coming year. -
Utility regulators assessing variety of current assistance programs. -
Missouri lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday that would create competitive market for energy. -
Experts say electricity is the new eggs as rising utility costs get political. -
State regulators approved a 12% markup set to take effect while energy demand for cooling increases. -
The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices. -
An entire staff was laid off at a $4.1 billion program that provides financial assistance for households with low income. -
Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians. -
Customer reports of missing, delayed and incorrect bills prompted the order.
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Income, home efficiency and the price of energy are contributing factors when it comes to the energy burden.
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