By the Numbers: Energy Use

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Connecticut is considered the most energy-expensive state in the nation, with an average monthly energy bill of $404, followed by Massachusetts ($346), Rhode Island ($338), Vermont, ($332), Georgia and North Dakota ($328), Maine ($327), New Hampshire ($325) and Mississippi ($323).

$8.54

The average residential price of natural gas (per 1,000 cubic feet) in Idaho, making it the lowest natural gas cost in the U.S.

27.70

The average monthly motor-fuel consumption per driver (in gallons) in the District of Columbia, making it the lowest consumption rate in the nation.

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Wisconsin’s rank among the states in energy costs. Wisconsinites pay an average of $285 monthly. That includes $115 a month for electricity (ranking it 37th in the nation for cost), $57 a month for natural gas (9th in nation), $114 for motor fuel (23rd in the nation) and $5 a month for heating oil (17th in nation).

$47.51

The average residential price of natural gas (per 1,000 cubic feet) in Hawaii, making it the highest natural gas cost in the U.S.

73.54

The average monthly motor-fuel consumption per driver (in gallons) in Wyoming, making it the highest consumption rate in the nation.

478

The average monthly electricity usage (in kilowatt hours) in Hawaii, making it the lowest energy consumption state in the U.S.

1,526

The average monthly electricity usage (in kilowatt hours) in North Dakota, making it the highest energy consumption state in the U.S.

Source: Wallethub.com