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A new report from PowerLines, “Utility Bills Are Rising,” details the growing cost of rising utility bills and includes an analysis of proposed utility bill increases across the country. The report validates the concerns reflected in the consumer survey and identifies the following key findings 👇

Electricity costs have increased 30% since 2021, while gas costs have increased nearly 40% since 2019. powerlines.org/utility-bill...

Nearly 80 million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills, forgoing basic expenses like food, education, and health care to keep their lights on. powerlines.org/utility-bill...

In the first quarter of 2025 alone, utilities requested or received approval for rate increases totaling approximately $20 billion. powerlines.org/utility-bill...

The report findings highlight challenges facing state public utilities commissions (PUCs), the regulatory bodies responsible for ensuring communities have access to affordable and reliable energy.