Many Americans say utility companies are to blame for rising home energy bills
Among U.S. adults who say their home energy costs have gone up over the last few years, % who say each of the following is (a) …
Note: Respondents who did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 16-22, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Many Americans say utility companies are to blame for rising home energy bills
Among U.S. adults who say their home energy costs have gone up over the last few years, % who say each of the following is (a) …
| Major reason | Minor reason | Not a reason | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility companies wanting to make more money | 64 | 21 | 5 | 10 |
| Data centers using more energy | 43 | 23 | 9 | 26 |
| Costs of updating or expanding the electrical grid | 40 | 30 | 10 | 20 |
| Government regulations | 35 | 26 | 15 | 24 |
| Extreme weather events | 27 | 37 | 23 | 13 |
| Using more energy in their home | 13 | 34 | 46 | 6 |
Note: Respondents who did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 16-22, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
