U.S. Residential Electricity Bills Could Increase Slightly This Summer - CleanTechnica

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that average monthly residential electricity bills in the United States during summer 2025 (June through September) will be approximately $178, a slight increase from $173 in summer 2024. This increase occurs despite a forecasted 1% decline in cooling degree days (CDD), indicating slightly cooler temperatures that are expected to reduce electricity consumption by less than 1%. Cooler weather partially offsets rising electricity prices in most regions, but weather remains the primary uncertainty; hotter-than-expected temperatures could lead to higher bills, especially in southern states. Regionally, the New England and West South Central areas are expected to have the highest electricity bills this summer. The West South Central region’s high bills are driven by heavy air conditioning use due to hot and humid conditions, while New England’s higher costs stem from elevated natural gas prices affecting electricity generation. The South Atlantic and East South Central regions are forecasted to see modest bill increases slightly below the national average