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Customer bills may be funding power companies’ lavish perks • Louisiana Illuminator

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lailluminator.com – Mario Alejandro Ariza, Floodlight – 2024-12-12 15:25:00

SUMMARY: A report by the Energy and Policy Institute reveals that U.S. power companies are unfairly charging customers for extravagant expenses like massages, country club memberships, and private jet travel. Utilities are only supposed to charge for essential costs, but regulatory loopholes allow them to include luxury perks and excessive lobbying expenses in customers’ bills. Notable instances include Dominion South Carolina attempting to pass nearly $1 million for golf memberships. Despite some states enacting laws to prohibit such practices, many utilities continue to evade scrutiny, often relying on lobbying to influence regulatory processes. Consumer advocates face challenges in detecting these inappropriate charges.

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Heavy rains moving in Sunday night

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-01-12 07:34:17

SUMMARY: Today is a weather impact day with expected heavier rain tonight. Initially, conditions will be clear, but clouds will thicken throughout the day, leading to isolated light showers by the afternoon. The primary chance for rain will come after sunset, with heavier rainfall closer to the coast and up to an inch in areas like the Greater New Orleans Metro. North Shore will see lighter amounts. Overnight, expect numerous showers, with more rain on Monday morning, followed by improving weather. A cooler air mass will settle in, and another weather impact day is expected on Saturday. High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 50s.

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Rain likely Sunday night

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-01-11 19:28:44

SUMMARY: Heartbreaking images come from California, contrasting with quieter conditions in Southeast Louisiana. Cold temperatures persist, with highs today around 48°F, significantly below the average. Early clouds cleared to mainly dry skies, though lows tonight are expected in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Tomorrow will bring an increase in clouds and rain, with showers likely by evening and heavy downpours expected by night. Rainfall could total 2 to 4 inches, tapering off by Monday morning. The forecast shows highs in the 50s through Thursday, with warmer temperatures anticipated for Friday and Saturday.

Rain likely Sunday night

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New Orleans Weather: Chilly with rain moving in by Sunday

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-01-11 07:25:37

SUMMARY: Good morning! Saturday brings slight improvements with temperatures in the 30s and upper 30s on the Southshore, marking the first time in a while above freezing on the North Shore. A gradual warming trend is expected, peaking in the late afternoon with upper 40s and possible 50s later in the week, although windy conditions persist with a small craft advisory. Rain is anticipated late Sunday into early Monday, but amounts will be modest, around half an inch to an inch. Next week, expect cooler temperatures with occasional rain and a continued warming trend into the following week.

We’ll break out into some sunshine through the day Saturday, but again highs will remain in the 40s.

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