Arkansas
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Arkansas | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 12.84¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 10.76¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 6.71¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #5 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 10.2% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Arkansas
Coal
25.4%Gas
40.2%Nuclear
24.0%Hydro
5.1%Solar
3.8%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 19.70¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Arkansas gets 10.2% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.