Which State Has the Least Expensive Electricity?

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Are you wondering if your electric bill is higher or lower than the rest of the United States? Many of Fowler Electric LTD‘s customer’s wonder the same thing. Below are the top 3 states with the least expensive electricity. After that we will list the top 3 states with the most expensive electricity. As a bonus we will throw in some tips to help you save money on your bill no matter what state you live in.

Electricity Rates Differ State to State

Are you thinking about moving and wondering what to expect from your electricity bill? Take a look at the least expensive electricity and most expensive electricity rates by state. The list below is taken from published “Where you live affects your electricity rate” from Choose Energy.

Three Least Expensive States for Electricity

• Louisiana
• Florida
• Washington

Three Most Expensive States for Electricity

• Hawaii
• Connecticut
• Alaska

Why Do Electric Costs Differ State to State?

Electricity is a secondary product converted from raw materials such as coal, natural gas, uranium, the sun, and wind. The actual cost of electricity in each states depends what energy utilities are actually operating in that state, the shipping cost of raw materials into the state, and what contracts are signed by the state.

Hawaii will always be the most expensive. Hawaii must get raw materials brought in by ship. On the other side of the spectrum you have Louisiana. Louisiana has many local refineries, one company owns multiple power plants, allowing them to create their own energy. Louisiana never has to purchase raw materials from any other state.

A Few Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill

Below are some power bill saving tips for homeowners in all states:

• INSTALL AND USE CEILING FANS – When installed correctly ceiling fans allow you to lower your thermostat 4 to 7 degrees. Air circulation is the key here. Ceiling fans don’t actually cool the air, but they do make the air feel cooler because of the motion of the air. Moving air speeds up the evaporation of moisture on your skin, which removes heat. In the winter, reversing your ceiling fans can save you energy in heating costs as well. Set your fans to force air up towards the ceiling, and run them on a low setting. It’s a little counter intuitive — here’s why it works: Heat rises towards the ceiling naturally. Your fan will draw cool air from the room up towards the ceiling, which will in turn force the warm air down, helping warm the room. 
• SPEND A LITTLE ON LEDS TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILL -LED light bulbs will save you money on your energy bill nearly immediately. The reason LEDs use less energy is because LED technology converts more energy into light, as opposed to heat. Anything that creates heat will always draw more power to operate, and an LED bulb converts 95% of the energy it uses to light, not heat. Basically, LEDs burn cooler, so therefore they burn more economically. LEDs cost more than regular incandescent bulbs, but most households will save up to double the cost of the bulbs in energy savings within the first year alone. Add that to the fact that LEDs last up to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and making the switch to LEDs for your home or business is a no-brainer. 
• UPGRADE TO DIMMER SWITCHES – Dimming the lights doesn’t just change the look and feel of a room, it also saves electricity. Every home is different, but depending on how many lights you have on dimmer switches and how often you dim the lights, it’s not out of the question to take up to 20% off your lighting expense.
• SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH FOWLER ELECTRIC LTD – Any one of our knowledgeable technicians would be happy to come by your house and write up an estimate for ways to upgrade your home. Our technicians focus on ways to make your home safer and more energy efficient.

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