Tag Archives: electricity rates
Con Edison Asked for 18%. Regulators Said 5%. Here’s Your Real Bill.
By Christopher Burg · Last updated August 29, 2026
The Con Edison rate increase approved by New York regulators on January 22, 2026 is...
New England Locked In Its 2026 Power Prices at the Worst Possible Moment
By Christopher Burg · Last updated August 29, 2026
New England electricity rates are rising about 9% on average across seven utiliti...
Your Ameren Bill Jumped 39% This Summer — and an Auction Set the Price
By Christopher Burg · Last updated August 29, 2026
The Ameren Illinois rate increase pushed the utility's summer Price to Compare to...
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...
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...
Why Is My AC Bill So High? 7 Causes, Capacitor Signs and Fixes (2026)
Why is my AC bill so high? In summer, air conditioning can account for roughly half of your home’s electricity use, so a hot mont...
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...
Average Electric Bill 2026: By State, Home Size & How to Lower It
The average electric bill is about $160/month in 2026. See it by state and home size, what drives it, and how to lower yours.
Chicago Electricity Rates 2026: ComEd Price to Compare 10.103¢
Chicago electricity rates run on ComEd’s 10.399¢/kWh price to compare for summer 2026. See why Chicago rose less than downstate and how to shop certified suppliers.
Illinois Electricity Rates October 2026: ComEd 10.103¢ vs Ameren 10.441¢, Compared
Illinois electricity rates differ by grid: ComEd is 10.399¢/kWh and Ameren about 11.33¢/kWh for summer 2026. See why downstate now pays more and how to shop suppliers.