Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), operating under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, conducted a comprehensive analysis of state-level electricity price trends from 2019 to 2025. The study was presented at a Michigan State University policy forum in December 2025 and published through DOE and the Edison Electric Institute in 2026. The headline finding runs directly counter to the dominant opposition narrative:
“State-level load growth was linked to declining all-sector average retail prices in recent decades, including from 2019 to 2025 in most states. The analysis states that growing demand from data centers and businesses can help lower costs for states and communities.” — Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / DOE — 2026 Retail Electricity Price Analysis
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Amazon Web Services Great Oak Retrofit
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