On the flip side, the shifting climate is increasing occurrences of extremely cold, short-term weather, also adding to our total energy costs.
Of course, the emissions from the energy we use to maintain a comfortable home contribute to the extreme weather we’re protecting ourselves against.
The highest costs for heating oil were found in Wyoming, helping to raise its total energy costs above all the other states.
Washington D.C., neither very hot nor very cold, had the lowest energy costs, helped not just by its milder climate and moderate costs across all forms of energy, but by lower gasoline consumption.
Two warm states, New Mexico and Texas, followed, with their total energy costs kept down by low requirements for heating fuel.
Persons:
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Organizations:
D.C, Energy, Washington D.C
Locations:
Washington, Wyoming, — North Dakota, Alaska, New Mexico, Texas