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Energy in the US: guides, tips and news

Written for households in the US. Every article lists its sources and the date the facts were checked.

What is moving prices right now

News 8 min read ·

What is moving US electricity prices in September 2026

Data centers, a record-tight PJM capacity auction, Texas grid politics, rate cases and a gasoline spike: the events behind your power bill and what each means for you.
Electric cars 7 min read ·

Charging an EV at home in the US: cost per 100 miles vs gas in 2026

What home charging costs at today's electricity rates, how it compares with $4.48 gas, Level 1 vs Level 2, time-of-use plans, and which federal EV credits ended.
Prices 8 min read ·

US electricity prices in 2027: forecasts, auctions and when to lock in

Who sets each part of your power bill, what is already announced for 2027 (EIA forecast, PJM capacity, default rates) and how to choose between fixed and variable.
Saving 8 min read ·

How to lower your electric bill: what works in American homes in 2026

Practical ways to cut electricity and heating costs in American homes: AC and thermostat settings, time-of-use plans, heat pump water heaters, weatherization help.
Switching 8 min read ·

How to switch electricity provider in the US: state rules, cancel windows, fees

Only some states let you pick who sells your power. Which ones, how switching works in Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and the Northeast, cancel windows and fees.
Switching 6 min read ·

Is switching electricity provider safe? What actually happens

What happens when you switch electricity provider in a choice state: who does what, why the lights stay on, cancel windows, fee limits and failed providers.
Solar 8 min read ·

Solar panels in the US in 2026: life after the 30% tax credit

The federal 25D credit ended for systems installed after 2025. What solar costs now, how leases and PPAs still get a credit, net metering, NEM 3.0 and the payback math.