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The 7 states with the highest electric bills in America this winter

The 7 states with the highest electric bills in America this winter

The average price for electricity ranges widely between states

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As temperatures drop, your utility bill is probably rising.

Arbor, a tech company that helps people find lower electricity rates and save money on utilities, analyzed bills across the country to see where residents pay the most in the colder months.

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While the average price for electricity in the U.S. is about 16.8 cents per kilowatt-hour, Arbor discovered a wide range between states.

Using past data and rates this November as a guide, it predicted where residents will have the most expensive bills in the coming winter months — and not all the states on the list have cold weather.

Check out which seven states are set to have the highest electricity bills in the next few months.

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#7: New York

#7: New York

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#6: New Hampshire

#6: New Hampshire

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#5: California

#5: California

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#4: Massachusetts

#4: Massachusetts

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#3: Connecticut

#3: Connecticut

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#2: Alaska

#2: Alaska

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#1: Hawaii

#1: Hawaii

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