Forget the Night Sky: Your Power Bill is About to Spike with This 'Blue Moon' Fee
You’ve heard of a blue moon in the sky, but get ready for a blue moon on your bank statement. Starting next month, utility companies nationwide are rolling out a new "blue moon" surcharge—a hidden fee calculated on the 13th full moon cycles of the year. On average, a blue moon occurs every 2.7 years, but these charges will hit your wallet more frequently than the lunar event itself. Expect an extra $12.47 added to your electric bill each time a second full moon rises in a month. This affects your wallet because it’s a permanent, compounding cost that sneaks into your budget just when you think you’ve accounted for seasonal rate hikes. Check your latest statement: if you see a line item for "Lunar Adjustment," that’s the new fee in action. Your only defense is to contact your state utility commissioner today and demand a cap on these sky-high charges—otherwise, your monthly budget will be eclipsed by fees that have nothing to do with actual power usage.