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U.S. residential electricity prices have jumped 33% since 2019, from 13¢/kWh to 17.3¢/kWh in 2025, with no signs of slowing according to new Lawrence Berkeley National Lab analysis.

Utilities proposed $18 billion in rate increases last year alone, with two-thirds of requests approved since 2021.

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/lbnl-retail-electricity-prices-rates-brattle/816321/

Which states will see the highest increases, and what options do consumers have to mitigate these costs?

#EnergyPrices #UtilityRates #ElectricityMarkets #EnergyPolicy

Expect retail electricity prices to rise further: LBNL/Brattle

Record investor-owned utility rate increase requests and approvals last year “suggest additional near-term price increases absent policy/market actions,” according to an analysis.

Utility Dive

viridiansociety Apr 5

Wisconsin electricity costs continue their steep climb. We Energies just proposed their sixth rate increase since 2020, seeking 14% more from residential customers by 2028.

If approved, Wisconsinites will pay 43.4% more for electricity than they did in 2020.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2026/04/01/we-energies-seeks-9-2-electric-rate-hike-by-2028/89224913007/

Will regulators require the utility to shield residential customers from bearing the full cost of data center expansion?

#UtilityRates #EnergyPolicy #DataCenters #WisconsinEnergy

We Energies seeks 14% residential electric rate hike by 2028 - 6th increase since 2020

We Energies seeks a 9.2% electric rate hike, adding about $21-$22 to monthly residential bills by 2028.

Journal Sentinel

Subconscious Proxy Mar 24

Public speaks out against proposed National Grid rate hikes
https://www.lowellsun.com/?p=2448757/

#NationalGrid #UtilityRates #Massachusetts #Lowell #EnergyCosts #PublicInterest #ConsumerRights

Fllics Jan 27

How potential APS rate hikes could impact Arizona schools

APS customers could see their utility bills increase if the company’s rate proposal is approved. The utility company filed an application last year to raise rates by about 14%. Some Arizona education leaders are worried that these increased expenses could strain already-struggling school budgets. STORY: #APS #ArizonaSchools #UtilityRates #SchoolBudgets #ArizonaNews For more Local News from KPHO: For more YouTube…

https://fllics.com/en/video/how-potential-aps-rate-hikes-could-impact-arizona-schools/

How potential APS rate hikes could impact Arizona schools

APS customers could see their utility bills increase if the company’s rate proposal is approved. The utility company filed an application last year to raise rates by about 14%. Some Arizona education leaders are worried that these increased expenses could strain already-struggling school budgets. S

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JustAve Oct 24

PG&E’s new rate proposal could shape what Nevada County pays for power through 2030.

Here’s what’s really changing and what it means for Nevada County residents like you.

#NevadaCounty #PGE #UtilityRates #WildfireSafety #GrassValley #NevadaCity #CommunityNews #IttyBitty4Life #CostOfLiving #CaliforniaEnergy

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PG&E Rate Watch: What Nevada County Needs to Know About Rising Energy Costs

If your power bill has been creeping up faster than a cat toward a warm laptop, you’re not imagining it. Across California — and right here in Nevada County — PG&E is once again under review fo…

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Brad Stutzman Jul 24, 2025

Oncor is seeking to raise electricity delivery rates by ~$7/month for Texas homes, citing storm costs & grid upgrades.

Is this the price of reliability—or too much for consumers?

Full story → https://zurl.co/gr8q3

#TexasEnergy #Oncor #UtilityRates #ElectricGrid #EnergyNews

GBS Media Pro Jun 2, 2025

💧 Algonac residents will soon see a $33 monthly increase in water and sewer bills after the City Council approved a 20% water rate hike and 50% sewer rate hike.

The vote passed 6–1 at the May 20 meeting, with Councilman Jake Skarbek casting the lone “no” vote.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/city-manager-explains-water-sewer-rate-increases/
#Algonac #UtilityRates #CityCouncil #WaterAndSewer #GBSMedia #MichiganNews

City manager explains water/sewer rate increases

Local News - Shares a timeline for Algonac’s aging infrastructure Barb Pert Templeton By Barb Pert Templeton When a majority of the Algonac City Council recently voted

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GBS Media Pro May 28, 2025

🚨 On May 20, the Algonac City Council held three meetings—two special budget sessions and one regular meeting—to tackle rising utility costs.

In a 6–1 vote, the council approved a 20% hike in water rates and a 50% increase in sewer rates, totaling $33 more per month for residents. Councilman Jake Skarbek was the lone “no” vote.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/algonac-council-raises-water-and-sewer-rates/
#Algonac #CityCouncil #UtilityRates #LocalGovernment #GBSMedia #MichiganNews