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PUR Guide 2012 Fully Updated Version

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PUF's Where's Energy

Where Electrifying Isn't

Look at the numbers to appreciate that we’re a long way from electrifying home heating.

Gas Versus Electric Heat

41.0% of American households heated with electricity in 2021, while 46.5% used natural gas.

Undergrounding in Resilience

Read our Special Report: "The Role of Undergrounding in Electricity System Resilience."

Electric Rate Inflation

Average national residential electric rates were up 15.8% in August over August of 2021.

Electric Bills

$129.25 was the average monthly electric bill in 2021, up 2.3% from 2020.

Wither Weather

Rising temperatures is just one aspect of climate change that can mess with our electricity systems.

Spirits, Wine, Beer

Consumer expenditures for wine have increased 103 times since 1959, 42 times for electric utility service.

Teaser: ALLETE Clean Energy’s President Al Rudeck

The Northern Wind Repower Project in Minnesota will increase energy production by about 30%.

Coming Attractions: NERC CEO Jim Robb

Here is an excerpt from September’s PUF to whet the appetite.

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