The Nura Blog
Tips, insights, and news about saving on your energy bill.
Solar, Battery, Heat Pump, or Insulation: Which Home Energy Upgrade Is Actually Worth It in 2026?
Solar, battery, heat pump, or insulation? Compare which home energy upgrade actually lowers your electric bill in 2026, and which ones to skip.
Why Can't I Choose My Electricity Company in California?
Your friend in Texas can shop for cheaper electricity. You can't. Here's why California won't let you choose your utility, and the one lever you actually have.
PG&E's Most Expensive Hours Just Got More Expensive
On June 1, PG&E switched to summer rates. Same peak hours, higher prices. Here's what the seasonal flip actually costs you, and why your bill jumped.
What Happens to Your Electric Bill When You Get an EV?
New EV owners face $100-150 higher PG&E bills. Here's why your rate plan matters more than how much you drive — and how to fix it in 5 minutes.
PG&E Says Rates Are Going Down in 2026. Why Will Your Summer Bill Still Go Up?
PG&E cut rates 5% in 2026, but your summer electricity bill is still going up. Here’s why usage, peak pricing, and the new Base Services Charge work against you.
Why Is My PG&E Bill So High When I Have Solar?
Your solar panels are working, but PG&E's billing system is complicated. Learn how net metering, time-of-use rates, and true-up bills affect what you actually owe.
How Trade Tariffs Are Quietly Raising Your Electricity Bill (2026)
What the trade war means for your electricity bill, who gets hit hardest, and what you can do about it.
Why Does Electricity Cost More at Certain Hours of the Day?
Most people think electricity has one price. But if you're on a Time-of-Use plan, you're paying nearly double during certain hours of the day. Here's why, who it hits hardest, and what you can do about it.
Is the AI Boom Actually Driving Up Your Electric Bill?
AI data centers are driving up electricity costs, but they're not the whole story. Here's what's actually raising your bill and what could fix it.
How the War in Iran Could Raise Your Electricity Bill
What the conflict means for energy prices, who gets hit hardest, and what you can do about it.
What Is PG&E’s New Base Services Charge?
PG&E added a new Base Services Charge in March 2026. Here’s what the fixed monthly fee means and whether it will raise or lower your electricity bill.
Why Did My PG&E Bill Spike This Winter?
How does a PG&E bill nearly triple in one month when you barely touched the thermostat? We talked to rate design experts and energy pricing researchers at Berkeley to find out — and the answer isn't "you used more electricity".