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first_reported: 2026-11-05 18:28 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 18:28 CST
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# Electricity prices up about 40% in five years, UH expert says

Electricity prices rose about 40% over five years, according to University of Houston energy expert Ramanan Krishnamoorti. KPRC 2 examines what Texas' next governor could do.

Section: [Business & Economy](/houston/section/business.md) · Entities: [Ramanan Krishnamoorti](/houston/wiki/ramanan-krishnamoorti.md), [University of Houston](/houston/wiki/university-of-houston.md)

## Coverage

- [KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC)](https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/11/06/the-cost-of-keeping-the-lights-on-what-texas-next-governor-could-do-to-lower-electricity-bills/), 2026-11-05 18:28 CST: The cost of keeping the lights on: What Texas’ next governor could do to lower electricity bills

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