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Energy Profile

Arkansas

vs

Maine

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

ArkansasMetricMaine
12.84¢/kWhResidential27.78¢/kWh
10.76¢/kWhCommercial20.96¢/kWh
6.71¢/kWhIndustrial15.50¢/kWh
#5Price Rank#46
10.2%Renewable %53.8%

Generation Mix

Arkansas

Coal
25.4%
Gas
40.2%
Nuclear
24.0%
Hydro
5.1%
Solar
3.8%

Maine

Coal
0.2%
Gas
43.7%
Hydro
19.5%
Wind
16.7%
Solar
6.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 14.94¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and Maine ranks #46 cheapest among all states.

Arkansas gets 10.2% 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.