Electricity Costs Up in 2025

Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee released a report showing electricity costs nationwide have jumped $110, or 6.4%, in 2025, compared to 2024. Affordability has become a key issue in the 2026 midterm elections.

Electricity Costs Up in 2025 Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee released a report showing electricity costs nationwide have jumped $110, or 6.4%, in 2025, compared to 2024. Affordability has become a key issue in the 2026 midterm elections. Joint Economic Committee - minority Graphic by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom

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