There has been a push for years to use energy more efficiently, and it has been successful, with the introduction of L.E.D. lightbulbs and other low energy using devices.
There may be some hidden costs. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says they have been watching as demand for electricity has flattened out…

Nelson says there has been a rapid and widespread expansion of low energy using devices across the country……

Nelson says utility companies are still faced with covering the costs of generation and transmission……

Nelson says those conditions will become factors in future rate hike requests.