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75% of Americans Stress Over Rising Electricity Costs

10/25/2025

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A recent survey shows 75% of Americans find electricity costs stressful, making affordability a central issue in U.S. gubernatorial races.
From 2019 to 2024, some states saw power prices decline while others rose due to utility spending on disaster recovery.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration focuses on preserving coal plants to stabilize electricity prices amid rising natural gas costs and AI-driven demand.

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Story summary

A recent survey shows 75% of Americans find electricity costs stressful, making affordability a central issue in U.S. gubernatorial races.
From 2019 to 2024, some states saw power prices decline while others rose due to utility spending on disaster recovery.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration focuses on preserving coal plants to stabilize electricity prices amid rising natural gas costs and AI-driven demand.