Stranger Than Heaven: Your Electric Bill Just Got a Heavenly Price Tag
It turns out heaven might cost you more than a halo. A new energy regulation set to take effect next month is officially being called "stranger than heaven" by consumer watchdogs, and it's all about your wallet. Starting in July, your monthly electric bill could skyrocket by as much as 15% thanks to a little-known federal loophole that lets utilities charge you for "stranded costs" tied to old, dirty power plants. The average household could see an extra $45 a month drained straight from their bank account—and worst of all, you can't opt out. This news is so insane, it's stranger than heaven: a policy that claims to lower carbon emissions but slaps you with a higher bill while big energy companies get a golden parachute. Check your next statement and call your state regulator before your dime turns into seraphim's gold.