California will become like North Korea this year.

Many U.S. states rely heavily on out-of-state energy, with Alaska depending on imported fuels, California importing significant electricity, Missouri relying on Wyoming coal, and Delaware getting most power from the PJM grid, highlighting widespread inter-state energy trade for basic needs like electricity, heating, and transportation.

Examples of Energy-Importing States

Alaska: Rural areas rely heavily on imported diesel and fossil fuels for electricity, heating, and transport.

California: Despite being a large producer, it's a massive consumer and imports substantial electricity, often from the Pacific Northwest.

Delaware: Sources about three-fifths of its energy from other states via the regional PJM grid.

Missouri: Imports most of its coal from Wyoming.

Louisiana: Purchases nearly one-eighth of its electricity from other states.

Montana: While a net energy supplier overall, it's energy-dependent due to its cold climate and large geography, needing imports for some needs.

Texas: A huge energy consumer, it imports significant amounts of fuel ethanol, needing far more than its plants produce.