EACH UTILITY BILL ROSE FASTER THAN INFLATION AND THE 3% RATE STANDARD HOUSING UNDERWRITING ASSUMES

Standard household bill in 5 Ohio cities, total increase 2016 to 2026

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Donovan Energy research for NRDC (2026), from PUCO utility rate surveys and city water and sewer rates. July bills are a simple average of Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton; 900 kWh electricity, 10 Mcf gas, and 5 CCF water per month. Inflation is Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.