WHY IS ELECTRICITY SO EXPENSIVE? episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 17 MIN

WHY IS ELECTRICITY SO EXPENSIVE?

from The Energy Show · host Mike Mauceli

Discover how electricity prices are determined, and why certain states charge more than others. Isaac Orr joins Mike to discuss the price of electricity, and if AI data centers will drive prices even higher. SHOW NOTES: 1:54: How Do States Determine Electricity Prices? 3:57: How Much Electricity Do States Produce? 6:50: How Do Blue States Have The Highest Electricity Prices? 11:54: How Does Nuclear Energy Impact Electricity? 13:11: How Does The Current State Of The Grid Impact Electricity Prices? 14:03: How Do AI Data Centers Really Impact Electricity Prices?

NOW PLAYING

WHY IS ELECTRICITY SO EXPENSIVE?

0:00 17:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Energy Show?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this The Energy Show episode published?

This episode was published on December 17, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Discover how electricity prices are determined, and why certain states charge more than others. Isaac Orr joins Mike to discuss the price of electricity, and if AI data centers will drive prices even higher. SHOW NOTES: 1:54: How Do States Determine...

Can I download this The Energy Show episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!