Articles tagged with "utility-rates"
Does Electricity For An EV Cost Less Than Gasoline? It Depends. - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica examines whether electricity for electric vehicles (EVs) costs less than gasoline, highlighting that the answer depends heavily on geographic location, electricity pricing, and charging methods. While EV advocates often claim that driving an EV is cheaper than a gasoline car, this generalization requires context. In regions where electricity is inexpensive and gasoline prices are high, EVs offer a clear cost advantage. Conversely, in areas with high electricity costs and lower gasoline prices, the economic benefit of EVs diminishes or may disappear entirely. Additionally, charging at home during off-peak hours can reduce costs, whereas frequent use of DC fast chargers significantly increases the cost per 100 miles driven, sometimes exceeding that of gasoline vehicles. The article cites research showing that the average cost to drive an EV 100 miles in the U.S. is about $5.26, compared to $6.15 for hybrids and $12.80 for typical gasoline cars. However, using Level 3 DC fast chargers can
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-chargingelectricity-costgasoline-pricesDC-fast-chargingutility-ratesWhy US Power Bills Are Surging
The article explains the recent surge in U.S. electricity bills, which have risen by more than 30 percent on average since 2020, causing widespread financial strain for consumers and economic disruption across multiple sectors. Several factors contribute to this increase, including rising electricity demand, volatile fuel prices, inflation, tariffs, delays in building new transmission lines, and slow additions of new power generators. These combined pressures suggest that high electricity prices may persist for the foreseeable future. The impact is particularly severe on lower- and moderate-income households, many of whom are already struggling to pay bills and face increasing risks of power shutoffs. Despite the current spike in electricity costs, the article provides broader context by highlighting that overall household energy spending—covering electricity, natural gas, and gasoline—has remained relatively stable since 2000 when adjusted for inflation. This stability is partly due to a growing trend of electrification in homes, such as switching from gas furnaces to heat pumps and from gasoline vehicles to electric motors,
energyelectricity-pricespower-billsenergy-policyenergy-crisisutility-rateselectricity-demandCalifornia Opposes Rooftop Solar For All The Wrong Reasons
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