Readers say their electric bills are 'outrageously high.' Here's how much they pay.

""75% increase over the last year, on National Grid. Would love to switch if it is cheaper," Cameron from Topsfield said."

""Its not just the cost of the product, it is the hiked up cost of the delivery, which is likely as high if not higher than the product itself ... The utilities are pricing its residents out of MA," David from Bellingham said."

""I've seen my bill increase by almost two times what I was paying in the past 5 years," Toni A. from Haverhill said. She hopes to one day offset the cost by adding solar panels to her home, but in the meantime, she struggles. "This has not been an easy past two years," she added."

A poll of Boston.com readers reveals that a significant majority find their electricity bills unmanageable, with 200 out of 239 respondents indicating rising costs. Many report sharp increases, with some bills doubling. Additional fees contribute to the financial strain, prompting calls for switching to municipal utilities, which can offer lower rates. While some readers manage their bills through solar energy or municipal light departments, others express frustration over the long-term impact of high utility costs on their finances.

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