Investor-owned utilities charge about 23% more for electricity than public providers

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A new analysis finds that investor-owned electric utilities charge customers roughly 23% more than public providers. The comparison contrasts privately held utilities with publicly owned alternatives. The source material is a link to an insights report, with limited detail beyond the headline figure. The findings add to ongoing debate over how ownership structure affects consumer electricity prices.

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