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Comparison of Electricity Prices Between Investor-Owned and Public Utilities

In 2025, investor-owned utilities charged an average of 17.8 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity, significantly higher than public utilities at 14.5 cents. Since 2020, investor-owned prices have increased by 34%, while public utility prices rose by 19%, amid 24% inflation.

A report from 2025 indicates that homes served by investor-owned utilities paid an average of 17.8 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity, which is higher than the 14.5 cents charged by public utilities and 14.1 cents by cooperatives. Since 2020, prices for investor-owned utilities have risen by 34%, while public utility prices have increased by 19%, against a backdrop of 24% inflation. The data is sourced from the EIA annual survey of utilities.

Key facts

  • In 2025, investor-owned utilities charged 17.8 cents per kilowatt-hour.
  • Public utilities charged 14.5 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2025.
  • Investor-owned utility prices increased by 34% since 2020.
  • Public utility prices rose by 19% since 2020.
  • The report uses data from the EIA annual survey of utilities.
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