{"id":12005,"date":"2025-04-25T21:19:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/?p=12005"},"modified":"2025-04-25T21:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:22:15","slug":"these-13-states-will-see-electricity-bills-soar-this-summer-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/these-13-states-will-see-electricity-bills-soar-this-summer-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"These 13 States Will See Electricity Bills Soar this Summer \u2014 Here&#8217;s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"341\">If you live in the Mid-Atlantic or Midwest, you may notice a significant increase in your electricity bill this summer \u2014 and not just because your air conditioner is blasting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"341\">Major electricity rate hikes are coming in June, stemming<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u00a0from changes in how electricity is priced in your region, managed by PJM Interconnection, the organization overseeing the electric grid across 13 states and Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"341\">Here&#8217;s why the cost of grid electricity is rising for millions of households and how you can shield yourself from rising energy costs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"341\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">*<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"341\"><gs-injectable background = 'true' border='true' primary_color = '#8b72d3' secondary_color='#f98d7e' utm_campaign = 'get_started_injectable' utm_medium='pjm_rates_2025' content_texts = 'true' upper_text='Compare quotes from multiple' upper_text_span = 'trusted installers' lower_text='See how much solar could lower your' lower_text_span = 'energy costs' get_started_text='Get started' only_community_solar='false'><\/gs-injectable>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"341\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">*<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"385\">Understanding the PJM Capacity Auction<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"544\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">PJM conducts annual &#8220;capacity auctions&#8221; to ensure there&#8217;s enough electricity to meet future demand.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In these auctions, power plants are compensated to remain on standby, ready to supply electricity during peak periods, such as hot summer days.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The costs from these auctions are incorporated into your electricity bill as &#8220;capacity charges.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"895\">In the latest auction for the 2025\u20132026 period, capacity prices surged from approximately $29 to nearly $270 per megawatt-day\u2014a staggering 830% increase. In certain areas, like Baltimore, prices escalated to over $466 per megawatt-day due to local supply constraints.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"927\">Why Are Electricity Prices Increasing?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"975\">Several factors contribute to this sharp rise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1009\">Retirement of Power Plants<\/strong>: Many older, less efficient power plants are shutting down, reducing the available electricity supply.\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1262\"><strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1177\">Rising Demand<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">There&#8217;s an increasing demand for electricity, driven by factors like population growth, AI data centers, and the adoption of electric appliances and vehicles.<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1388\"><strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1301\">Delayed Infrastructure Upgrades<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The development of new power plants and transmission lines isn&#8217;t keeping pace with the growing demand.<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1475\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These elements create a supply-demand imbalance, leading to higher capacity prices that utilities pass on to consumers.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1512\">Which States are Most Impacted?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you live in one of the highlighted areas below, the increased capacity prices will likely affect your electricity costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pjm-interconnections.png\" alt=\"Map of areas served by PJM Interconnection.\" width=\"990\" height=\"557\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of areas served by PJM Interconnection.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The impact on your bill depends on your utility provider and how much capacity prices are factored into your electricity rates. Here are some notable bill increases coming in June 2025 and lasting through May 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">State<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Expected Bill Increase to Average Bill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Ohio<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">10-15%, depending on utility provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Pennsylvania<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">10-20%, depending on utility provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Delaware<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">7% statewide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Maryland<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">2-24%, depending on utility provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">New Jersey<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">17-20%, depending on utility provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Washington DC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">10% bill increase for PEPCO customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Illinois<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">$7.50 to $10 per month, ComEd customers only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2017\">It&#8217;s worth noting that capacity charges affected by the PJM auction\u200b are <em>one<\/em> of the charges that make up the total cost of using grid electricity. Many customers are also facing rising costs for electricity supply and delivery.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2048\">How Solar Panels Can Shield You From Rising Energy Costs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2147\">While the knee-jerk reaction to rising electricity rates is to turn off lights and guard the thermostat, rooftop solar offers a more effective, long-lasting, and comfortable solution. By investing solar, you can set a flat rate for electricity generated on your roof and end up <em>cheering\u00a0<\/em>when utility rates increase \u2014 because that means you&#8217;re saving more money.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2147\">Ready to see your home&#8217;s savings potential? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with a solar.com Energy Advisor<\/a> to get custom proposals and savings calculations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2147\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">*<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in the Mid-Atlantic or Midwest, you may notice a significant increase in your electricity bill this summer \u2014 and not just because your air conditioner is blasting&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":12007,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.5 (Yoast SEO v19.10) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>These 13 States Will See Electricity Bills Soar this Summer \u2014 Here&#039;s Why | Solar.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Millions of homeowners will get higher electricity bills this summer. 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