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Nebraska Energy Burden Study 2013 Update: Understanding Household Energy Expenditures

This report presents the 2013 update of the Nebraska Energy Burden Study, highlighting key findings about energy costs and household incomes in Nebraska. It defines energy burden as the percentage of income spent on energy bills, showing that lower-income households face significantly higher burdens. For households earning below $10,000, average energy expenditures reached $1,923, equating to an energy burden of 45.9%. This study employs data from the U.S. Census Bureau and American Community Survey to analyze energy expenditures and the implications for Nebraska residents.

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Nebraska Energy Burden Study 2013 Update: Understanding Household Energy Expenditures

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  1. Nebraska Energy Burden Study2013 Update NEAN Symposium May 17, 2013 Kearney, NE Jerry Deichert Center for Public Affairs Research University of Nebraska at Omaha jdeicher@unomaha.edu 402-554-2134 www.unomaha.edu/cparwww.facebook.com/unocpar

  2. Data Source • Main Data Source: • U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Three-Year Public Use Microdata Sample: 2005-2007 through 2009-2011 • Data elements • Household income • Cost of electricity • Cost of gas • Cost of oil, kerosene or wood

  3. Definition of Energy Burden • Energy burden may be defined as the percentage of annual household income that is used to pay annual energy bills • Energy burden = (Annual Energy Bill) / (Annual Income) * 100 percent

  4. Energy Expenditures By Income • In general, annual energy expenditures are slightly lower for households with lower incomes, but the energy burden is substantially higher. • For Nebraska households with incomes less than $10,000 in 2009-2011 • Average annual energy expenditures were $1,923 • Average energy burdens were 45.9%

  5. Energy Expenditures and Burdens by Relation of Income to Poverty for Nebraska Households Where No Energy Expenses Are Included in Rent: 2009-2011

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