Electricity bills hit record $217 in July as generation costs rise

U.S. average residential electricity bills reached an all-time high of $217 in July, driven by increased power generation costs even as rates per kilowatt-hour remained relatively stable compared to last year.

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Heatmap News Electricity Bills Were Higher Than Ever in July — July is typically the season of high electricity bills, and this year is no exception. Nationally, the average electricity bill spiked to $217, an all-time…

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