4 (NAPS}-Generally, cities with the lowestelectricity rates get mostof their power from coal. Those paying the highest rates have the least or ——S no coal-fueled electricity. Coal provides more than 50 percent of the electricity in the U.S. and is about half the cost of otherfuels. Electricity rates in $kWh Five least expensive cities Akron, OH Portland, OR $0.0275 $0.0306 Pittsburgh, PA $0.0306 Toledo,OH $0.0308 Miami, FL $0.0329 Five most expensive cities @ NewYork, NY @ Honolulu, H! Jersey City, NJ @)Newark,NJ Laredo, TX $0.2200 $0.1767 $0.1632 $0.1632 $0.1630 Did you know a kilowatt-hourof electricity will power a 100-watt lightbulb for 10 hours? Technology is working to keep coal-fueled electricity affordable and increasingly clean. Within the next 15 years, we'll be building clean coal powerplants that are essentially pollution free. And that includes greenhouse gases. Tofind out more, go to www.LeamAboutCoal.org. To see the complete ranking of the top 100 U.S.cities, go to www.balancedenergy.org. Source: Americans for Balanced Energy Choices.
