21Dec

5 States with Most Solar & Wind Energy Had Smallest Increase in Electricity Prices 2005-2010

Categories: Green Technology & Efficient Solutions

This is, clearly, not a definitive analysis showing that renewable energy such as wind and solar lower electricity rates (or make them increase more slowly), but it is a pretty darn good argument in their favor! And it is also a great piece to share with anyone who thinks renewable energy raises the cost of electricity. Add in the health benefits, job creation benefits, grid security benefits, and environmental benefits and my hunch is that any analysis on the matter would tell us, “Hey, it’s about time we put the Big money into renewable energy!” (More on wind costs and solar costs (.. and solar costs) you might want to take a look at.)

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Infographic: U.S. Electricity Costs & Consumption

5 States with Most Solar & Wind Energy Had Smallest Increase in Electricity Prices 2005-2010