AP: Energy savings could cost on Mo. bills
AP reporter David Lieb writes that pending state legislation could result in Missourians paying an additional charge to use less electricity. However, if government estimates are correct, the net cost of electricity could actually decrease.
From the article: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that energy-saving programs offered by utilities will add about 3 percent to the average electricity rates. But it says customers who participate in the programs could save 10 percent to 20 percent on their energy bills, and even those who don’t participate might save if utilities don’t have to buy more energy or build new power plants.”