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 auctions cleared at the price cap three years running: $329.17/MW-day starting June 2026, $333.44 starting June 2027, and $325 starting June 2028. PJM pegs the June 2026 step at 1.5-5% on bills in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and DC. Massachusetts pays about 30.9¢/kWh, highest in the continental U.S. Compare 12-24 month fixed rates on ElectricRates.org.
Why Are Electricity Prices Rising? 2026 Rate Increase Guide
2025-2026 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 is 11.0¢/kWh. PECO at 11.76¢/kWh. Eversource Basic Service at 17.32¢/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.
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