Alaska
vsMaine
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Alaska | Metric | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| 26.09¢/kWh | Residential | 27.78¢/kWh |
| 22.32¢/kWh | Commercial | 20.96¢/kWh |
| 20.03¢/kWh | Industrial | 15.50¢/kWh |
| #44 | Price Rank | #46 |
| 28.2% | Renewable % | 53.8% |
Generation Mix
Alaska
Maine
Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska has cheaper residential electricity at 26.09¢/kWh. The difference is 1.69¢/kWh between the two states. Alaska ranks #44 and Maine ranks #46 cheapest among all states.
Alaska gets 28.2% of electricity from renewables, while Maine gets 53.8%. Maine leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
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