Arkansas
vsNew York
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Arkansas | Metric | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 12.84¢/kWh | Residential | 26.39¢/kWh |
| 10.76¢/kWh | Commercial | 21.07¢/kWh |
| 6.71¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| #5 | Price Rank | #45 |
| 10.2% | Renewable % | 30.0% |
Generation Mix
Arkansas
New York
Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 13.55¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and New York ranks #45 cheapest among all states.
Arkansas gets 10.2% 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.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
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