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Rising Electricity Costs: Issue Papers

Read EEI-prepared summaries of key points in Why Are Electricity Prices Increasing? An Industry-Wide Perspective, prepared by The Brattle Group.

Issue Papers

• Electricity Remains an Excellent Value
• Electric Utilities’ Efforts to Control Rising Electricity Prices 
• Why Are Electricity Prices Increasing?
  • Demand for Electricity Is Growing 
  • Fuel Costs Are Rising 
  • New Generation Investments Are Needed 
  • New Investments for Transmission and Distribution Systems Are Needed  
  • Environmental Compliance Costs Are Rising 
  • Electricity Price Caps Are Expiring in Many States 

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