Principal Ryan Hledik Interviewed by CNN and Virginia Public Radio on Electricity Price Trends in the US
Principal Ryan Hledik shared his perspective on rising electricity rates and customer costs in several recent interviews. His comments referenced analysis in a Berkeley Lab and Brattle report released on October 17, 2025, regarding trends in electricity prices across the US.
In a CNN interview published on November 28, Mr. Hledik explained that infrastructure has been a significant driver of increased electricity costs nationwide, with distribution system investment accounting for the bulk of that increase.
In a Virginia Public Radio interview published on November 25, Mr. Hledik noted that the drivers of changes in electricity rates vary by location. The interview focused on issues such as exposure to natural gas price volatility, the economic competitiveness of renewable energy, and the need to upgrade aging distribution system infrastructure.
The Berkeley Lab report has been widely referenced in several other media outlets (see here).
