ALEC Releases Fifth Edition of Energy Affordability Report
Report ranks states based on electricity prices; shows correlation between less government regulation and lower prices.
Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 5th edition of the ALEC Energy Affordability Report. The annual report uses data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to rank all 50 states based on the average price of electricity in centers per kilowatt-hour. The report explores gas and diesel prices and reveals how more regulation drives up prices for the average American household.
“Energy impacts the lives of every American every day,” ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson said. “As we celebrate 250 years of our nation, states have an opportunity to chart a path toward lower energy costs and greater prosperity for families and businesses with ALEC model policies such as The Affordable, Reliable and Clean Energy Security Act and The Electric Reliability Act.”
TOP FIVE STATES
- North Dakota
- Louisiana
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
- Wyoming
BOTTOM FIVE STATES
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- California
- Hawaii
See how all 50 states rank here.
“As American families continue to focus on affordability, states should prioritize eliminating misguided, big government policies that only serve to drive up prices on their residents,” said Lora Current, Senior Manager of ALEC’s Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force. “States that prioritize free market-based solutions will drive down costs and provide stronger energy security.”
Louisiana’s and Oklahoma’s ranking improved more than any other states in this year’s report, having seen a net reduction in energy costs.