Market Analysis
Stay informed about electricity market trends and price movements. PJM capacity auctions set Ohio and Pennsylvania prices 3 years ahead. ISO New England FCM determines Massachusetts capacity costs. Summer 2025 rates expected 5-8% higher due to natural gas prices.
Electricity Rate Trends 2026: When to Lock In Your Price
PJM capacity auction: 833% increase ($28.92 to $269.92/MW-day) hits AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, PECO, PPL Electric bills June 2025. ISO New England capacity at $3.58/kW-month affects Eversource and National Grid. Massachusetts pays 30¢/kWh (highest in continental U.S.). Lock 12-24 month fixed rates before June 2025 on ElectricRates.org.
Why Are Electricity Prices Rising? 2026 Rate Increase Guide
2025 electricity increases: Natural gas up 40% ($2.50 to $3.50/MMBtu), PJM capacity costs +833%, grid infrastructure investments $15B annually. AEP Ohio Price to Compare rose to 9.8¢/kWh. PECO at 10.4¢/kWh. Eversource Basic Service at 30¢/kWh. Lock fixed rates before further increases on ElectricRates.org.
Why Texas Electricity Rates Differ at 1000 kWh: Explained
That 8.5¢/kWh rate on Power to Choose looks great until you get your bill and it says 11.2¢. Here is why advertised rates rarely match your actual bill and how to find your true cost.
How Wholesale Electricity Markets Work: PJM and ISO New England
Wholesale markets (PJM, ISO-NE, ERCOT) set electricity prices before suppliers add margins. PJM serves 65M people across 13 states including Ohio and Pennsylvania. ISO New England covers MA. Day-ahead and real-time energy markets clear hourly. Capacity auctions set prices 3 years ahead. Track wholesale trends on ElectricRates.org.
Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Prices—Here's How
Data centers now consume 4-5% of U.S. electricity, projected to reach 8% by 2030. AI computing requires 10x more power than traditional servers. PJM capacity price surge (833%) driven largely by data center demand. Virginia (Data Center Alley) leads growth. Impact spreading to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas. Monitor rates on ElectricRates.org.
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