Electricity Price Hub
Coverage of Electricity Price Hub in the Nexus archive.
- More Ohioans are getting their power shut off as energy costs surge
More Ohioans are facing power shut-offs due to unpaid utility bills, with 7.7% of customers disconnected in the latest reporting period. Electricity bills in Ohio rose by 53% from June 2021 to June 2026, driven by factors like increased demand, extreme weather, and aging infrastructure. President Donald Trump's policies are cited as hindering renewable energy projects, exacerbating the crisis.
- Ohio ratepayer’s summer electric bills could top $800, report says
Ohio residential summer electricity bills are projected to average $800, a 17% increase from last year's $682, driven by rising energy demand from data centers and manufacturing. A report by Third Way highlights challenges in meeting demand affordably and notes Ohioans faced a 108% spike in bills last summer. Financial struggles are worsening, with one in six U.S. households behind on utility payments.