Retail electricity prices are rising faster than inflation—and the fixes being discussed in Washington and state capitals could make things worse, not better. President Trump has pointed to AI data ...
It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years: The average residential energy bill in 2025 was roughly 30 percent higher than in 2021. This jump is largely in ...
U.S. residential electricity prices are expected to keep climbing in 2026, averaging about 18.02¢/kWh, up from 17.29¢/kWh in 2025, according to the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) ...