Residential rates rise in 2026 point to higher bills due to wholesale costs increase and demand from data centers and large-scale loads in areas such as Texas and PJM. Wholesale rates are expected to climb from roughly $47/MWh in 2025 to about $51/MWh in 2026, pushing up residential bills. Some analyses note natural gas prices and LNG exports as drivers. In summary, electricity prices are projected higher in 2026, roughly 18¢ per kWh, up from 17.29¢/kWh in 2025.
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U.S. residential electricity prices are expected to keep climbing in 2026, averaging about 18.02¢/kWh, up from 17.29¢/kWh in 2025, according to the latest
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