When the cost of energy rises, home utility bills tend to follow suit. The January 2026 consumer price index reported a 2.3% increase in energy and a 7.7% increase in energy services over the previous ...

As part of its ongoing analysis of customer experience with residential utilities, JD Power tracks the average prices customers pay for electric, gas and water services nationwide. This average price ...

Utility functions measure consumer preferences and satisfaction with goods or services. They help analyze consumer decisions to maximize satisfaction in rational choice theory. Economists and ...