By Brian O’Connell While U.S. residential electricity costs aren’t as high as in Europe, prices will rise Depending on where you live in the US, your electricity bill has likely risen at a rate higher than at the same time in 2021. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricity bills rise 15.8% in August, 2022 compared to August, 2021. Natural gas bills rose even higher in August, at a 33% clip compared to the same period in 2021. Costlier household electric bills in the U.S. still compare favorably with most foreign countries — for now. New data from insurance provider William R…