Posted 8/21/2023, 1:00:00 PM

Why Seattle-area power bills are rising at fastest rate in a decade

Seattle-area residents are experiencing the largest increase in household energy costs in a decade, primarily due to rising electricity costs and higher natural gas prices, causing financial difficulties for many residents who are cutting back on expenses for food and medicine.

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