Here's what you can do about it.
- Utility rates are rising in 41 states due to the increased demand from data centers on the electric grid.
- Data centers consumed 4.4% of U.S. electricity in 2023, and are expected to triple by 2028.
- Startups like Arbor and Exceleron offer solutions to help reduce utility bills amid rising costs.
If you're a utility customer in the US, you've likely seen your rates go up this year.
Residents in at least 41 states and Washington, D.C., are experiencing increased electric and natural gas bills now or will see increases in 2026, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.
