Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Minnesota families need lower energy prices

Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Minnesota families need lower energy prices

In a time of rising prices, energy costs are becoming a financial stress for Minnesota families. A 2025 PowerLines/Ipsos survey shows that almost two-thirds of Americans who pay monthly electricity and gas bills report that their utility costs are higher now than they were one year ago. The average household price of electricity in the U.S. rose by nearly 10% in 2025. Here in the Bemidji area, households are feeling these increases. Beltrami Ele…