Tag Archives: deregulated energy
PJM Capacity Auction: Why Electric Bills Are Rising Across 13 States
The PJM capacity auction is the annual auction where the largest U.S. grid operator buys backup power capacity for 13 states and Washin...
Ohio Submetering Rules: The 2026 Ruling Explained
Ohio submetering rules changed on 22 April 2026, when the Ohio Supreme Court held that a company buying electricity and reselling it to...
Apartment Submetering Laws by State
Under apartment submetering laws by state, most states let a landlord submeter electricity but not profit on it — charges are capped at...
Texas Submetering Rules: What Your Landlord Can Charge
Under Texas submetering rules, your landlord may submeter your electricity but may not charge you more than the retail electric provide...
Utilities Included Apartments: What Is Covered, What It Costs & What to Ask
Utilities included apartments bundle electric, water, or internet into rent — but you often pay more than the bills are worth. See what’s covered, the real 2026 costs, and which utilities you can still choose yourself.
Do Data Centers Raise Electric Bills? What AI Adds & What You Control
Data centers can raise your delivery charges. The supply part of your bill is still yours to shop.In states with electricity choic...
Are Electricity Prices Going Up? Yes — 19.6¢/kWh and +4.4% in a Year (Oct 2026)
Are electricity prices going up? Yes. The U.S. city-average price of electricity reached 19.8¢/kWh in June 2026 — up from ab...
Your Texas Power Bill Resets September 1: Delivery Charges Are Going Up Again
Every September 1, Texas electricity delivery charges — the regulated “TDU” portion of your bill from Oncor, CenterPoint, A...
What Uses the Most Electricity at Home? Ranked by Appliance (2026)
Heating and cooling use the most electricity in a home (~52%), then water heating. See the full breakdown and how to cut your biggest energy users.
Green Energy Plans 2026: How Renewable Electricity Works & What It Costs
Green energy plans match your usage to renewable power via RECs. See how they work, what they cost, and the best 100% renewable providers.