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 ...
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? What 45 Years of Data Shows (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? How to Lower Your Summer Electric Bill (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...
ComEd Rate Increases Are Squeezing Illinois Businesses — Why We’d Lock a Fixed Rate Now
ComEd rate increase, explained for Illinois businesses: the $15.3B grid plan, the May 2026 PEA spike, delivery versus supply, and why locking a fixed rate now makes sense.
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: ComEd Price to Compare & Best Plans 2026
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.