# Analysis projects higher household energy costs across the US through 2040

> Energy Innovation modeling reported by AP estimates households will pay an average of \$6,500 more cumulatively through 2040 under recent federal policy changes.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-02
- **Original source:** [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/climate-electricity-energy-costs-affordability-trump-ae8a9b5136302feaf873ff550d71fb49)
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## Long-term cost estimate

The analysis projects an average additional \$6,500 in household energy spending through 2040 in the contiguous United States.

[Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/climate-electricity-energy-costs-affordability-trump-ae8a9b5136302feaf873ff550d71fb49)

## Electricity supply assumptions

The think tank says canceled wind, solar and hydrogen projects could increase natural-gas demand for electricity; the estimate is a model, not a measured bill change.

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