March 3, 2026
Rising energy costs affect growth and hiring for many small businesses
What it means: NFIB conducted an energy survey to provide insight into the types of energy small businesses use and how costs impact business operations.
Our take: Rising energy costs hinder the ability to hire and retain talent, limiting the growth potential for small businesses and making it significantly more difficult to invest in their future.
Take Action: Urge Congress to support affordable energy!
Small business owners use a variety of energy sources to operate their businesses. NFIB’s Small Business Energy Survey shows the impact increasing energy costs have on small businesses and highlights the challenges business owners face creating jobs and expanding. This data speaks to the need for Congress to prioritize legislation that ensures affordable and reliable energy for small businesses.
The survey covers several key topics including:
- Energy use and cost drivers
- Vehicles and transportation costs
- Electricity and grid reliability
- Recycling and sustainability practices
The Small Business Rundown featured Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, Holly Wade, and Principal of Federal Government Relations, Louis Bertolotti, providing deeper analysis of the energy report and legislation being considered in Congress. Read the full report and energy report statistics for more insight on how energy affects small business.
Take Action: Share with lawmakers how energy costs impact your small business!
NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.
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