Tag Archives: rate increases
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...
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...
Why Is My Electric Bill So High? Causes and How to Lower It in 2026
Bottom line: if you keep asking why is my electric bill so high, most of the increase is structural — but shopping your supply ra...