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Investor-owned utilities charge 23% more for electricity than public providers

New data shows investor-owned utilities in the United States charge households roughly 23% more for electricity than publicly owned providers. The comparison is drawing attention to how ownership structure affects energy costs, with critics arguing private shareholders drive up rates while defenders point to infrastructure investment differences. Energy affordability remains a live issue as prices strain household budgets.

Why now: Rising electricity bills have made the cost gap between private and public utility ownership a timely debate.

investor-owned utilitiespublic power providersUnited States

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