Our over-reliance on fossil fuels damages the climate and our wallets. Photo: Shutterstock.
Everyone knows the recent sticker shock of seeing their electricity bill, especially after a heat wave or a cold snap. During our worst temperature dips and jumps, electricity demand surges – and along with it, electricity prices. These are drastic changes – and they put immense pressure on New England families. Worse, these price increases and price spikes force some families to choose between keeping the lights on and temperatures comfortable or putting food on the table. No one should have to make that choice.
So why are New England electricity prices so expensive and so volatile? Let’s dig into the main causes and what we can do to stave off such price increases and spikes in the future.
Fossil Fuels Make New England’s Electricity Prices Expensive
Our region relies…