Webinar: Blue States, High Rates - How Policy Affects Electricity Prices

On September 16, 2026 The Institute for Energy Research and Always On Energy Research hosted a webinar for state and federal policy makers exploring how state policies can impact electricity prices. Electricity prices may be dominating the national conversation, but they are fundamentally a state-level issue. Understanding why rates differ from state to state and region to region has never been more important. Last month, Always On Energy Research (Always On) and the Institute for Energy Research (IER) joined together to launch an expanded Blue States, High Rates website that spotlights energy policy in all 50 states. When examining these state-level frameworks, the data reveal a clear connection between local policy decisions and the electricity costs Americans pay. As energy affordability remains front and center, our expert panel will host a timely discussion on the factors influencing electricity affordability for families and businesses in your region. Join The Institute for Energy Research and Always On Energy Research on Wednesday, September 16, at 12 PM ET to break down the data and take a closer look at the state-level policy choices fueling electricity prices. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. Moderators: Tom Pyle, President, Institute for Energy Research Panelists: Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications, Institute for Energy Research Isaac Orr, Co-Founder and Vice President of Research, Always On Energy Research Sarah Montalbano, Energy Policy Analyst, Always On Energy Research Links: Find your state - https://www.bluestateshighrates.com/ Read the report - https://www.instituteforenergyresearc... Support IER - https://secure.anedot.com/institute-f... Support Always On - https://www.aoenergy.org/donate/