See exactly why your electric bill went up - and how much higher it's headed.
Enter your state and bill to see why your electricity cost rose, how much higher it's headed through 2029 on already-fixed PJM capacity prices, and three concrete ways to cut it.
Where residential prices rose most (year over year)
| State | Price | Avg bill | YoY | PJM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23.85¢/kWh | $123 | +28.4% | partial |
| Hawaii | 52.00¢/kWh | $250 | +26.7% | — |
| District of Columbia | 25.40¢/kWh | $128 | +24.3% | yes |
| Virginia | 17.61¢/kWh | $146 | +15.4% | yes |
| Maryland | 21.77¢/kWh | $158 | +14.6% | yes |
| Ohio | 19.52¢/kWh | $132 | +14.2% | yes |
| Montana | 14.67¢/kWh | $102 | +13.9% | — |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢/kWh | $136 | +13.8% | — |
Residential average retail price, year-over-year change. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (public domain), May 2026. Refreshed monthly.
Bill Shock Calculator
Enter your state and monthly bill to see the projection. Everything is calculated from official EIA data (monthly refresh) and PJM capacity prices (fixed through 2029).
Bill Shock Calculator
See where you stand - and where your bill is headed. Nothing you type is stored.
Ohio average: $132/mo at 19.52¢/kWh (+14.2% YoY)
Your bill is 13.8% above the state average (≈768 kWh/mo at the state average price).
Where your bill is headed:
- locked2027/2028 delivery year (Jun 2027 - May 2028)+$0.23/mo
- locked2028/2029 delivery year (Jun 2028 - May 2029)-$0.23/mo
- trendIf the last 12 months' trend continues+$21.36/mo
“Locked” = PJM capacity auction prices already cleared (a floor - several utility zones cleared higher). “Trend” = the observed 12-month EIA trend extended, not a promise.
Three ways to fight it:
- Switch your plan. Ohio lets residents pick their electricity supplier. Plan comparison coming soon.
- Find your energy hogs. See what each appliance actually costs to run at Ohio rates: cost-to-run guides.
- Get a home energy audit. DOE guide to professional and DIY audits.
Estimate only, based on official data as of May 2026 (U.S. EIA residential averages; PJM auction results). Your actual plan price differs.
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