Sunrise brief: U.S. electricity rates rise about 5% annually, outpacing inflation

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U.S. electricity rates rise about 5% annually, outpacing inflation While electricity generation costs have gone down thanks to technology like solar and wind, transmission and distribution costs have driven bills higher, said a report from Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory.

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U.S. electricity rates rise about 5% annually – outpacing inflation
07 January 2025 While electricity generation costs have gone down thanks to technology like solar and wind, transmission and distribution costs have driven bills high...