That is truly a grossly over exaggerated statement. A quick check of facts has Toronto way down the list at 14.2 cents per KWH, Boston 30.3, NYC at 28.9, Boston at 30.3, San Francisco at 27.69, Chicago at 16.79, Halifax  at 16.3 and Huston at 12.36.
But facts are never part of your reasoning, they just get in the way.