By Bart Jones, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. Jun. 27--Citing "staggering" energy costs, the Long Island Power Authority yesterday approved a 3 percent increase that will boost the typical customer's monthly bill by $4.44 a month.

By Mark Harrington, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. May 30--With an increase in electric bills all but inevitable as soon as June, the Long Island Power Authority yesterday proposed $150 million in measures aimed at "mitigating" the impact, as fuel prices linger near record highs.

By Mark Harrington, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. May 1--Rising oil and natural gas prices raise the likelihood of an early summer bill hike by the Long Island Power Authority -- an increase one source close to the company said could be as high as 6 percent.

By Mark Harrington, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. Apr. 30--As the Long Island Power Authority works to push new conservation and power-plant overhaul programs, rising oil and natural gas prices raise the real likelihood of a bill increase atop other looming costs.

By Michael H Samuels The Long Island Power Authority on Tuesday released a request for proposals calling for companies to produce enough solar power installations to produce 50 megawatts of solar energy on Long Island. It would be the state's largest source of solar power.