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The truth behind the recent surge in your electric bill

Aside from inflation, where you live could have a big impact on what’s driving your higher electric bill.

In conversation with Here & Now‘s Scott Tong, Grist reporter Naveena Sadasivam breaks down key factors driving high electricity prices in each region of the country.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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