“Americans are shocked by utility bills as high as $1,000: They’re paying the price for aging grids, fuel-price whiplash, and extreme weather”
February 17, 2026
“…Even as overall inflation cools, utility bills are getting higher: The retail price of household power is up 21% in just three years… Consumer advocates estimate that residential electricity costs are up close to 30% for many households since 2021 once rate hikes, fees, and fuel adjustments are folded in…”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/ar-AA1W4JsY
Our power grid is over 50 years old. It needs a massive overhaul.