The
EIA's State Energy Profiles provide a fascinating state-by-state accounting of how energy is produced and consumed across the nation. Taking a good look at
Nebraska's energy profile, I could see why efforts were underway to curb the state's energy use. Nebraska ranks 16th in the United States in total energy consumption per capita. And since two thirds of the electricity production in the state comes from coal-fired power plants, a reduction in electricity usage would likely translate to a reduction in fossil fuel use, too. From the charts offered, Nebraska ranked 46th out of 49 states reporting for residential energy prices. Hawaii topped the charts at a whopping 26 cents per kwh (Nebraska average is 7.59 cents/kwh).
If all this energy data leaves you craving even more, you might consider viewing your state's energy office Web site.
Nebraska's state energy office Web site offered not only state-specific energy related data, but also links to information on state energy incentives and tips for winter/summer energy savings.
Now, if you want to get down right personal, go to
http://www.dawsonpower.com/ and choose
Energy Audit from the Customer Service drop down menu. You can plug in your own home values....then see if a few tweaks (installing more CFLs, insulting and/or caulking, unplugging that 2nd fridge...) could lower your usage. You'll be reading more about Dawson Power's energy audit option in later posts.
This time of year, college basketball rankings are all the rage. But maybe we can all consider a different kind of ranking: when it comes to energy, how does YOUR state rate?
Dawson Public Power District
"today's energy; tomorrow's vision"
Good to hear nebraska ranks low in terms of public power costs, however some states are not so lucky. My client, low cost power provides people with an immediate chance to lower their Electric bill nationwide.
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