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David Konisky

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

For many Americans, energy bills are becoming increasingly unaffordable. Energy prices increased approximately 30% on average from 2021 to 2026. In some places, the rates of increase have been much steeper. In the Mid-Atlantic and eastern Midwest region where several of us live, the regional electricity grid is run
Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania, Alexandra Klass, University of Michigan, Alison L. Knasin, David Konisky, Indiana University, Shelley Welton 17 Jun 2026

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