Electric Bills are Bonkers. What Can We Do About It?
Climate One
- Published
- February 27, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 2m
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
Discusses Rising electricity rates across the country are adding pressure to families and businesses already d…
Summary
Rising electricity rates across the country are adding pressure to families and businesses already dealing with inflation in other aspects of their lives. Most Americans get their power from a utility that needs to turn a profit for its investors. And people are fed up with the status quo. “Across the country, the utilities have just gotten greedy and are…
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Rising electricity rates across the country are adding pressure to families and businesses already dealing with inflation in other aspects of their lives. Most Americans get their power from a utility that needs to turn a profit for its investors. And people are fed up with the status quo. “Across the country, the utilities have just gotten greedy and are asking for more than they need,” says Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. Some communities are considering cutting out the profit motive for