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Electricity Prices Surge 5.5%, Hitting Low-Income Households Hard

11/5/2025

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Electricity costs in the United States rise faster than inflation, hitting lower-income households.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 5.5% rise in electricity prices over the past year.
Data centers, driven by AI demands, are straining the power grid and boosting utility bills.
In New Jersey, data centers accounted for 63% of last year's electricity price increase.
A survey shows 80% of Americans are concerned about rising costs.

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Story summary

Electricity costs in the United States rise faster than inflation, hitting lower-income households.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 5.5% rise in electricity prices over the past year.
Data centers, driven by AI demands, are straining the power grid and boosting utility bills.
In New Jersey, data centers accounted for 63% of last year's electricity price increase.
A survey shows 80% of Americans are concerned about rising costs.