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Blue states with climate or net-zero policies have higher energy rates, report finds
“Blue States, High Rates” study analyzes climate and net-zero policies in each state and shows that the common factor when it comes to high electricity rates is whether a state has these policies in place. And those are primarily blue states.
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Energy prices higher in blue states due to policies, report finds
California’s rates are the second-highest nationwide at 27.63 cents per kWh in 2025, more than double the national average of 13.63 cents.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker asks oil execs to return profits to drivers
In his letter, Pritzker provides executives an Aug. 21 deadline to agree to multiple requests he made of the companies.
