Texas has electricity and water bills below the national average — but they’re rising faster than inflation for one key reason that won’t surprise anyone
The audits will cover the revenue lost from data center tax exemptions, power usage and generation, infrastructure upgrades, water usage, and the impact on the local communities and environment.Texans have seen their electricity and water bills increase significantly over the past five years. Data from Electric Choice shows the average residential electricity price has risen by over 25%, and data from the Texas Municipal League demonstrates the average residential water bill has risen by over 26%.But the prices in Texas sit below the national average. So why then are they rising so fast, and what does it mean for other states in the US?Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Prices rapidly risingAs new industries and houses are constructed, new connections need to be added.
- ▪The audits will cover the revenue lost from data center tax exemptions, power usage and generation, infrastructure upgrades, water usage, and the impact on the local communities and environment.Texans have seen their electricity and water b
- ▪Data from Electric Choice shows the average residential electricity price has risen by over 25%, and data from the Texas Municipal League demonstrates the average residential water bill has risen by over 26%.But the prices in Texas sit belo
- ▪So why then are they rising so fast, and what does it mean for other states in the US?Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Prices rapidly risingAs new industries and houses are constructed, new connections need to be added.
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Pro Texas has electricity and water bills below the national average — but they’re rising faster than inflation for one key reason that won’t surprise anyone Features By Benedict Collins Published 5 August 2026 Texans are being subjected to increasing bills, and much of it is down to a single cause When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Wong Yu Liang/via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center connections to the state’s grid pending audits on the requirements for new and proposed…
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