Her Electric Bill Doubled. The Fix Cost $40

Electric rates have climbed nearly 80% since 2006, and the usual explanation in the comments is "blame the data centers." Data centers are part of the story, but they're not all of it. Aging power lines, overdue grid upgrades, and fuel costs matter too, and part of your bill may be coming from inside your own walls. I'm Roy Pruitt, a 62-year-old electrician with 45 years in the trade. In this video I walk through the same nine-point self-audit I use myself, so you can check your own house before assuming the whole increase is out of your hands. I also share the story of Donna, whose bill nearly doubled in two months. The cause was a $40 water heater part, not the meter and not the rate hike.