Americans face rising electricity costs as demand grows and grid ages

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

National electricity use is projected to reach an all-time high this year, with the Mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest likely to set new demand records.
Aging infrastructure, increased system maintenance, and surging natural gas prices are driving electricity inflation, impacting both household bills and business investments across the country.
Data center expansion and regional disparities in grid investment further strain the system, prompting calls for federal reforms, grid modernization, and new strategies to ensure affordable, reliable power nationwide.

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