How deregulation made electricity more expensive in Ohio and the nation, not cheaper

By: Noah Dormady

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,382

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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American families are feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. In the past five years alone, the generation portion of the standard service residential electric bill in Columbus, Ohio, has increased by 110%. This is one data point in a national trend.

Energy affordability is quickly shaping up to be a key election issue at all levels of American politics. And more than half of U.S. adults surveyed in January …

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