Energy costs are something all of us area aware of – whether you’re in South during the summer months or up north during the winter, you’re paying attention to the bills. The folks over at howmuch.net recently put together this handy chart showing the average energy bills in each state and their sources of energy. Interestingly, they conclude that the highest average electricity bill by state is nearly double the least expensive, which they say is because of the source used to generate electricity. Looks like Coal might be king.
Most Expensive States and Electricity Source:
- Alabama – Average Monthly Bill = $146 – Source: Natural Gas
- South Carolina – Average Monthly Bill = $143 – Source: Nuclear
- Connecticut – Average Monthly Bill = $142 – Source: Natural Gas
- Maryland – Average Monthly Bill = $141 – Source: Nuclear
- Hawaii – Average Monthly Bill = $139 – Source: Petroleum Liquids
Least Expensive States and Electricity Source
- New Mexico – Average Monthly Bill = $76 – Source: Coal
- Utah – Average Monthly Bill = $83 – Source: Coal
- Colorado – Average Monthly Bill = $84 – Source: Coal
- Maine – Average Monthly Bill = $86 – Source: Other Renewables
- Montana – Average Monthly Bill = $89 – Source: Coal
Click here to read the full report on howmuch.net.
