Alaska
vsNew York
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Alaska | Metric | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 26.09¢/kWh | Residential | 26.39¢/kWh |
| 22.32¢/kWh | Commercial | 21.07¢/kWh |
| 20.03¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| #44 | Price Rank | #45 |
| 28.2% | Renewable % | 30.0% |
Generation Mix
Alaska
Coal
11.2%Gas
46.8%Hydro
25.6%Wind
1.8%Solar
0.1%New York
Gas
48.3%Nuclear
21.0%Hydro
21.7%Wind
4.7%Solar
2.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska has cheaper residential electricity at 26.09¢/kWh. The difference is 0.30¢/kWh between the two states. Alaska ranks #44 and New York ranks #45 cheapest among all states.
Alaska gets 28.2% of electricity from renewables, while New York gets 30.0%. New York leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.