Reality check: U.S. electricity costs are rising across the political spectrum
TL;DR
New data show electricity prices are rising nationwide, not just in blue states; four states logged price drops, while others saw increases driven by aging infrastructure, wildfire-mitigation costs in California, natural gas volatility, and growing demand from data centers. Experts say the trend is multi-factor and not limited to blue-state policies, even as renewables and coal decisions influence costs.
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