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Supporting this model, the Pacific Northwest traditionally uses electricity for everything because it is extremely inexpensive. This part of North America has s
by jandrewrogers 7y ago
Supporting this model, the Pacific Northwest traditionally uses electricity for everything because it is extremely inexpensive. This part of North America has seemingly limitless hydroelectric power, and consequently having some of the lowest electricity rates in the world.
At $0.08/kWh, Washington not only has the cheapest electricity in the US, it is also much cheaper than any part of Europe. It makes sense that local building would take advantage of that.
- maxerickson 7y agoNatural gas is still popular in colder parts of the country that have cheap electricity, because it's much cheaper to heat with.
- jandrewrogers 7y agoFair point. The PNW has both mild winters and mild summers, which moderates energy requirements for temperature control.
- Aloha 7y agoI was paying a whole lot more than 8c kWh in Seattle, my rates are actually lower in Texas, and my new roommate was paying less in New Mexico.