Regulators approve 64% of utility rate increase requests as bills outpace inflation

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analysis shows utilities winning most of their rate cases over five years, pointing to continued bill growth ahead as more cases are adjudicated.

First covered Jul 16, 2026 · 6:03 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Utility Dive Retail electric rate increases outpace inflation with prices set to rise higher — Regulators approved 64% of the dollar value of revenue increase requests over the past five years, suggesting today’s rate cases will continue to raise bills,…

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