Americans’ air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 486

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs.

The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects the average electricity cost to cool homes between June and September will reach $778 this summer. That’s a $61 — or 8.5% — increase from last year and nearly 37% higher than in 2020.

The association, which represents state employees administering federal energy …

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