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High-regulation states have higher electricity prices than market-driven states, with prices up 33% since 2019.
According to the American Legislative Exchange Council’s 2026 Energy Affordability Report, states with extensive energy regulations, such as renewable mandates and cap-and-trade programs, have higher electricity prices than those with market-driven policies.
While states like North Dakota and Louisiana reported some of the lowest rates, the report notes that national residential electricity prices increased 33% since 2019, reaching 17.3 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2025.
ALEC attributes the cost increases to rising fuel prices, regulatory mandates, and utility rate requests, advocating for market competition and domestic energy production to improve affordability.
Los estados con alta regulación tienen precios de la electricidad más altos que los estados impulsados por el mercado, con precios en aumento del 33% desde 2019.