NUS International electricity cost comparison

By Staff -- Purchasing, 9/2/1999

1 Italy 7.8 -12.1

2 Spain 7.4 0.0

3 Belgium 7.2 -2.4

4 Germany 6.9 -8.3

5 U.S. 6.6 -0.8

6 Ireland 6.5 0.0

7 Netherlands 6.2 -0.3

8 United Kingdom 5.9 -0.3

9 France 5.6 -3.1

10 Denmark 5.1 -15.7

11 Norway 4.6 14.9

12 Canada 3.8 0.8

13 Finland 3.6 -1.3

14 New Zealand 3.6 0.0

15 Australia 3.3 +29.0

16 South Africa 2.9 2.8

17 Sweden 2.7 -20.4

Survey based on April 1, 1999 prices for supply of 1,000kW with monthly usage of 450,000kWh. All prices in U.S. ¢/kilowatt hour.

SOURCE: NATIONAL UTILITY SERVICE