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Residents of Manaus will see an increase in their water bills due to a 5.52% tariff adjustment implemented by the Águas de Manaus water company, affecting various consumer categories except for the Tarifa 10 category.

An operation by the Águas de Casimiro utility revealed 40 illegal water connections in residential properties in Casimiro de Abreu, Brazil, leading to the cutting off of water supply to these properties.

Águas de Teresina has faced R$ 12 million in fines since 2020, according to the Teresina Regulatory Agency due to various regulatory failures, with the latest fine being R$ 2.6 million for sewage leaks.

Consumers may be entitled to automatic compensation from utility providers if service standards are not met, but the process can be complicated.

Chips and electric utilities demonstrate resilience in the AI technology landscape following the emergence of Claude's capabilities.

The article discusses the ongoing issues in Russia regarding access to basic utilities such as water and heating, highlighting systemic failures.

Residents of a building in Copacabana experienced another power outage just two days after a significant blackout in the area.

The city of Reykjavík is set to take 20% of salary increases from families with children due to increased fees for childcare and utilities.

The Latvian State Chancellery has announced a competition for two council member positions at the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) with a salary of 7000 euros per month.

The Energy Decree introduces uncertainty for utilities like Enel and A2A, undermining a proposal developed to address the high electricity prices in Lombardy.

Ghana Water Limited has launched an initiative deploying 200 service personnel to recover GH¢866 million in debts and promote digital payment systems.

A man in Varnsdorf has illegally consumed gas for over three years, resulting in savings of 1.5 million crowns.

A Latvian tenant expresses outrage over high utility bills in a small apartment, questioning the fairness of the costs compared to larger living spaces.

Nova Scotia's premier has warned the newly appointed CEO of NS Power against relying on rate increases as part of an outdated business model.

Nova Scotia Power customers are expressing frustration over unexpectedly high electricity bills following a company cyberattack that disrupted accurate meter readings.

Residents in the southern zone of São Paulo claim that Sabesp is charging sewage fees that exceed legal limits for properties not connected to the sewage system.

Italy's government is finalizing a 3 billion euro decree aimed at reducing utility bills for families and businesses without increasing public debt.

A South Korean court has ruled that former Minister Lee Sang-min's instruction to cut off utilities to specific media outlets constitutes a rebellion aiming to disrupt the constitution.

NB Power executives defended the proposed gas plant in Tantramar during an Energy and Utilities Board hearing, asserting its necessity due to a looming power shortfall.

Key news updates include the advance bail granted to contractor Himanshu Gupta in the Janakpuri pothole incident and a man's death after falling into a manhole in Begumpur, Rohini.

Water supply in Kherson is facing disruptions due to significant damage inflicted on the water supply networks by Russian attacks.

The article discusses how both Ukrainians and local Russians in regions like Belgorod are suffering from blackouts and extreme cold without basic utilities due to ongoing conflicts.

A head-on collision on the Mitchell Freeway in Perth results in two fatalities, involving a utility vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the road.

A truck transporting milk crashed into a wall in Taubaté after the handbrake was not engaged, causing damage to the wall and utilities.

Postimees investigates why electricity bills surged in January, largely due to increased usage among larger consumers and higher network fees, taxes, and VAT, despite smaller consumers experiencing similar issues without increased consumption.

Due to extreme cold weather, residents of Kyiv are increasingly relying on emergency aid to survive without basic utilities.

Riga's deputy mayor announced that the city-owned company "Rīgas nami" will suspend the calculation of late payment penalties for rent and utility services until June 30.

The socialist mayor of Cartes, Lorena Cueto, is threatening to evict foreign minors and cut off their basic utilities, prompting urgent legal measures to annul her resolution.

Residents in the Klepikovsky district of Russia's Ryazan Oblast have been without power, heating, and water for a week, affecting over 20,000 people.

Residents of Kyiv are facing severe hardships due to the destruction of energy infrastructure, resulting in freezing temperatures without basic utilities.

Governor Hochul outlined several key initiatives and messages in her State of the State address, focusing on reducing utility bills and supporting sports teams, particularly the Buffalo Bills.

The Croatian Bureau of Statistics will survey households throughout the year to gather data on average spending on food, housing, and household characteristics, including the prevalence of air conditioning.

The power outage in Berlin intensifies the debate on how to improve supply security, questioning the resilience of the power infrastructure.

An investigation has revealed a loophole in Michigan election laws that hinders tracking of campaign contributions from utilities to lawmakers, particularly affecting DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.

Residents in a Berlin neighborhood experience a week without essential utilities following an arson incident, amidst a winter setting that contrasts with their dire reality.

Energy bills in the UK will increase slightly as the new Ofgem price cap takes effect, raising the average annual bill for direct debit customers by £3.

A cloistered nun discusses the financial independence of convents, emphasizing that they do not receive government support for their utilities.