Electric bill increase

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Why did my electric bill go up?

There are five reasons electricity became more expensive in the past 12 months:

Eversource and UI increased their rates in January 2025

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) increased transmission costs

Suppliers paid more to buy electricity for their customers

The public benefits charge went up

It was a very cold winter, so many people used more electricity than usual -- especially if they have electric heat

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