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Report: Blue states face higher energy bills as renewable-focused policies prioritized

Two energy groups tell The Center Square that policies favoring wind and solar in Democratic-led states have pushed average energy costs above those in Republican-led states.

Published Aug 13, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A report cited by The Center Square finds average energy prices are higher in Blue states than in Red states. Two energy groups argue the gap is driven by policies that prioritize renewable sources such as wind and solar “over reliability and affordability.”