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Arcademie Co-Owner Carl Arnheiter prepares for his first "Lights Out" event, Wednesday Aug. 27. Behind him are index cards with July utility bill totals submitted by the community. These reflect more than 30 days of 90-degree weather and a rate increase by CenterPoint Energy. Arnheiter brought speakers to inform attendees, and create conversation around the topic of utility rates. He is planning another event Sept. 25.
Tim Jagielo
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WNIN News
One barcade owner is building community around the issue of high utility rates in a novel way — killing the lights and games and talking about utility rates; residents and businesses experienced a planned electric rate increase this summer