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5 things most Americans don't know about utility bills

Here’s a look at five things most Americans don’t know about their utility bills.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

For many Americans, energy bills are becoming increasingly unaffordable. Energy prices increased approximately 30% on average from 2021 to 2026. In some places, the rates of increase have been much ...
jdpower

Average Household Utility Costs Rise 7% in 2025

Average monthly residential electric, gas and water utility bills total $412 in 2025, up 7% from 2024 For Q4 2025, average monthly utility bills total $416, up 4.5% from Q3 2025 and 5.1% from Q4 2024 ...
WPLG

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

Utilities point to federal data showing that home electricity bills as a proportion of household income have fallen in the past couple decades. They defend the investment returns they are granted by ...
mlive

As energy costs rise, Michigan lawmakers take aim at utility profits

A chunk of most gas and electric utility bills offers a return of utility shareholders. Michigan lawmakers want to slash ...
HeraldNet

When utility bills become revenue tools

On May 27, the Everett City Council voted to double its tax on water and sewer services, replacing a 6% fee with a 12% utility tax to help close a general fund budget gap. For the average customer, ...