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Gas Utility Bills Surge Amid Aging Infrastructure Concerns

4/11/2026

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Gas utility bills rose significantly in 2025, outpacing electric bills and inflation, per the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC).
The report attributes the rise mainly to aging gas infrastructure, which accounted for 70% of bills in 2024.
Utilities have accelerated pipeline replacements since 2010, increasing costs for customers.
In California, legislators promote the Heat Pump Access Act to facilitate heat pump installation.

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Story summary

Gas utility bills rose significantly in 2025, outpacing electric bills and inflation, per the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC).
The report attributes the rise mainly to aging gas infrastructure, which accounted for 70% of bills in 2024.
Utilities have accelerated pipeline replacements since 2010, increasing costs for customers.
In California, legislators promote the Heat Pump Access Act to facilitate heat pump installation.