Data from the Department of Energy (DOE) found that electricity costs 3.5 times more than natural gas.
The finding conflicts with the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to electrify homes.
According to the DOE, electricity costs $47.36 per million British thermal units (Btu), whereas natural gas costs $13.38 per million Btu.
“Today’s report by DOE underscores the important role that natural gas plays in ensuring households have access to affordable energy. Low-cost natural gas means America’s families can make the choices they need to save money on their utility bills,” American Gas Association President and CEO Karen Harbert said in a statement.
“Natural gas is the backbone of our energy system and our environmental progress,” Harbert continued. “Today it serves one-third of U.S. energy needs and is a cost-effective and energy-efficient option in homes.”
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Winter Fuels Outlook forecasts that American households using natural gas will spend an average of $602, whereas households using electricity will spend a projected $1,037.
