Tariffs Driving Up Utility Costs – Why TruPowur Is Positioned to Help Customers Save
With electric bills already on the rise, the latest round of tariffs on critical utility materials could make energy costs even higher for families and businesses. But while utilities face new challenges, TruPowur is positioned to help ratepayers shield themselves from unnecessary increases through utility audits, smarter energy procurement, and bill management solutions.
The Tariff Impact
The Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and copper are expected to significantly raise the cost of modernizing the U.S. electric grid, according to a new Morningstar DBRS report released August 25, 2025. Materials such as steel for transmission towers, aluminum conductors, and copper wiring make up 20–30% of project costs, meaning these tariffs could slow down grid upgrades and drive up the cost of electricity.
Even essential equipment like transformers, which rely on specialty electrical steel, are being hit hard by both shortages and the new import duties. As a result, utilities may face higher capital expenses, procurement delays, and increased credit risks—pressures that often trickle down to consumers in the form of higher electric bills.
What This Means for Consumers
From 2019 to 2024, U.S. electric bills climbed an average of 23%. With tariffs now inflating utility costs even further, state regulators will face tough decisions on whether to approve additional rate hikes. Many commissions may delay or limit cost recovery to avoid pushing bills even higher, but for everyday households and businesses, affordability is already a concern.
Where TruPowur Comes In
This is where TruPowur delivers real value. As a leader in utility audits, competitive energy procurement, and rate optimization in deregulated markets, TruPowur helps customers:
- Avoid unnecessary increases by identifying billing errors and overcharges on utility accounts.
- Shop for the best rates on electricity and natural gas, leveraging our pricing platform that covers all suppliers, all products, in all deregulated markets.
- Gain long-term protection against volatile energy costs through structured procurement strategies.
- Improve cash flow for businesses and families by reducing utility expenses without sacrificing reliability.
In an environment where tariffs and infrastructure costs are squeezing utilities, TruPowur ensures that consumers have options to take control of their energy bills.
The Bottom Line
Utilities may be burdened with higher financing needs and delayed recovery of tariff-related costs, but consumers don’t have to sit back and absorb the fallout. TruPowur provides a smarter path—helping households and businesses proactively manage energy expenses, avoid unnecessary hikes, and protect against an unpredictable utility landscape.
When tariffs, shortages, and rising costs hit the grid, TruPowur helps keep more money in your pocket.
To initiate a 100% Risk-Free Utility Audit, you can submit your information through your TruPowur Energy Advisors website.
– by Matt D. Fox