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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