Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Electricity Costs
So, how does the Big Beautiful Bill save you money on electricity? It doesn’t. Electricity costs will rise as federal subsidies for green energy like wind and solar are disappearing faster than the value of the U.S. dollar.
The Big Beautiful Bill and Electricity Costs
The “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed on July 4, isn’t doing households any favors. It cuts federal subsidies not just for wind and other renewables, but also for solar energy, which is already one of the priciest options for residential power. As more solar companies face bankruptcy because the tax benefits are cut, affordable solar installations are becoming as common as a Bigfoot sighting.
Living in Florida, I’ve seriously considered going solar. After all, I lost power for 12 days during Hurricane Helene, 7 days in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, 2 weeks when Andrew hit, and a full month after Katrina.
I do have my camper that has a solar panel, but several days after Hurricane Helene, it was cloudy, and once the battery died, it didn’t recharge. That kind of outage makes you rethink energy independence.
Solar would be the obvious solution, unlike standby generators, which are cheaper but only kick in during a blackout, versus solar that works every single day. But even with the sunshine on my side, the upfront costs didn’t add up.
I’ve done the math. It would take 15 plus years for me to make my money back using solar. I would want batteries to harness the energy so I can use the solar power at night. So if I were to get solar, it wouldn’t be for a cheaper energy bill. And without the federal subsidy cushion, they won’t add up for many other families either.
Princeton and Energy Innovation predict that household electricity costs could rise by $170–$280 annually by 2035, on average. But in clean energy-rich states like Oklahoma, the jump could exceed $500.
And the kicker? This surge arrives alongside rising costs for groceries, rent, and insurance, with little sign that wages will follow. Now your bank account can feel the electric shock as well.
My consistent message remains the same: be prepared. Be informed, as you can see how the Big Beautiful Bill impacts you directly in multiple ways, including higher electricity costs.
Below is a list compiled by Princeton and Energy Innovation predicting the average household cost per state.
Alabama: $200
Arkansas: $430
Arizona: $220
California: $320
Colorado: $310
Connecticut: $150
Delaware: $150
Florida: $430
Georgia: $270
Iowa: $350
Idaho: $130
Illinois: $180
Indiana: $340
Kansas: $380
Kentucky: $630
Louisiana: $440
Massachusetts: $120
Maryland: $350
Maine: $80
Michigan: $320
Minnesota: $410
Missouri: $640
Mississippi: $200
Montana: $240
North Carolina: $490
North Dakota: $180
Nebraska: $250
New Hampshire: $110
New Jersey: $220
New Mexico: $220
Nevada: $320
New York: $170
Ohio: $190
Oklahoma: $540
Oregon: $140
Pennsylvania: $160
Rhode Island: $180
South Carolina: $630
South Dakota: $120
Tennessee: $190
Texas: $480
Utah: $320
Virginia: $250
Vermont: $100
Washington: $55
Wisconsin: $300
West Virginia: $160
Wyoming: $150
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