Electricity costs can come as a surprise, especially during cold spells and heat waves when bills exceed expectations. Homeowners and tenants are struggling to plan for electricity bills amid rapid ...

It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years: The average residential energy bill in 2025 was roughly 30 percent higher than in 2021. This jump is largely in ...

Heating U.S. homes with electricity is expected to be more costly this winter, especially when compared with natural gas or heating oil, federal officials estimate. In projections published this month ...