Electricity prices: a patchwork crisis, not a national one

A geographical analysis of electricity prices published this week points out the fragmented nature of the affordability crisis. 2019-2025 price increases varied widely by state, with increases in California and the broader Northeast driving much of the national pattern. While prices tend to lag and there’s some indication that increases in other regions are catching up, it’s interesting to note the variance in explanations – at least to date – for what’s usually framed as a national trend.