Absolutely. Buying electricity from your local electric utility keeps dollars in the local economy, providing jobs and economic opportunities where you live and drive. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that more than 80% of the cost of each gallon of gas immediately leaves your local (and often state) economy. Not spending money at the pump keeps more money in drivers’ wallets, creating more opportunities to support local businesses.
By: Plug In America
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Published: 12.20.2024
Do EVs keep money in the local economy?
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