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Rising Energy Costs Spike Under Trump's Administration

12/15/2025

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Energy bills have risen 13% since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, driven by data centers and energy policies.
The Century Foundation found overdue utility bills rose 9.7% annually, while monthly energy costs rose 12%.
Nearly 6 million households face severe utility debt.
Critics say the Trump administration is exacerbating the energy crisis by hindering renewables.
The report says more than 165,000 clean energy jobs have been lost under Trump's policies.

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Energy bills have risen 13% since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, driven by data centers and energy policies.
The Century Foundation found overdue utility bills rose 9.7% annually, while monthly energy costs rose 12%.
Nearly 6 million households face severe utility debt.
Critics say the Trump administration is exacerbating the energy crisis by hindering renewables.
The report says more than 165,000 clean energy jobs have been lost under Trump's policies.