The damage: Households are set to pay $460 more on average in 2035 (and $490 in 2040), per a recent Energy Innovation report. And that’s a “conservative” estimate, the authors noted.
The drivers: A slew of policy shifts since Jan. 2025, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other actions targeting renewable projects. As fossil fuel dependence increases, so do natural gas prices.
Yes, but: Clean energy gains and emissions reductions under OBBA largely remain on track, as we recently reported.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Thu, Jul 9
NEWS: Federal energy moves could add $650B to household bills through 2040.
2 replies