The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent announcement that it is repealing its carbon rule is an important step in preserving our nation’s access to reliable and affordable electricity.

People are paying more for electricity this year, and those higher prices may soon be coupled with less reliable service. New data from the Labor Department finds that electricity prices jumped 4.5% in just the past year, with further spikes expected this summer. Meanwhile, in some parts of the country, consumers began their summer coping with rolling blackouts brought on by surging demand for power.