When shopping for electricity, the advertised rate isn't necessarily what you'll pay. A document called the electricity facts label tells you what each plan will really cost you. Sarah Drolet was a ...

Can you choose your electricity provider? There was a time, not so long ago, when the electricity that came to your house wasn't part of a decision-making process -- it was just there. But now, entire ...

Increased electricity demand from data centers and extreme temperatures are driving up electricity costs for Americans. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the average residential electricity price ...

Solar power is a clean, cheap and long-term energy source. The U.S. solar energy sector is experiencing rapid expansion, with a 3.5% increase in solar energy jobs between 2021 and 2022. The majority, ...

Solar remained the US’s fastest-growing source of electricity in 2024. Utility-scale and “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar combined increased by 26.9% in 2024 compared to the same period ...

Experts point to multiple factors for rising costs. Homeowners' electricity bills are expected to rise this winter due to a variety of factors, according to an outlook report released by the U.S.

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. If you noticed your utility bill has gone up this summer, you're ...

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption, creating a ...

It isn’t just your electric bill: Everyone’s paying more to power their homes these days. This has actually been the case for at least a year. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, ...