Arkansas
vsConnecticut
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Arkansas | Metric | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| 12.84¢/kWh | Residential | 29.38¢/kWh |
| 10.76¢/kWh | Commercial | 23.11¢/kWh |
| 6.71¢/kWh | Industrial | 18.35¢/kWh |
| #5 | Price Rank | #47 |
| 10.2% | Renewable % | 3.1% |
Generation Mix
Arkansas
Connecticut
Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 16.54¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and Connecticut ranks #47 cheapest among all states.
Arkansas gets 10.2% of electricity from renewables, while Connecticut gets 3.1%. Arkansas 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.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both Arkansas and Connecticut. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Arkansas versus Connecticut, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.