Testimony in the video may be genuine — a few voices are not evidence of a trend.
“A person's electric bill in Virginia shows usage of 5,000 kilowatts of energy recently, compared to 1,500 and less kilowatts every single month in 2025, 2024, and 2023.”
While some Virginia residents experienced significant spikes in electricity bills in early 2026 due to cold weather, rate increases, and rising demand, a usage of 5,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month is extraordinarily high for a typical household and is not representative of average residential con
The claim confuses residential energy usage with the 5,000-kilowatt capacity threshold often cited in Virginia energy legislation regarding solar facilities and industrial loads; a 5,000 kWh monthly residential bill would be roughly 4–5 times higher than the usage of an average Virginia home.
Judged as of Mar 9, 2026— the video's publish date
Duke Energy reported approximately $4.9 billion in net income for 2025 and, as of March 2026, was seeking approval for residential rate increases in North Carolina that were described in filings and public reporting as being up to 18%.
As of March 2026, the average monthly electricity bill in the U.S. was around $142-$165.
The average U.S. household consumes around 877-899 kWh per month, and even larger homes with significant appliance usage rarely exceed 5,000 kWh per month unless there are unusual circumstances.
In early 2026, Duke Energy reported approximately $5 billion in net income for 2025, and had proposed an 18% energy rate increase in North Carolina.
Current estimates for annual electricity consumption by U.S. data centers are significantly higher, with credible sources placing the figure at approximately 176 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2026.