Arkansas
vsRhode Island
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Arkansas | Metric | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| 12.84¢/kWh | Residential | 29.46¢/kWh |
| 10.76¢/kWh | Commercial | 23.46¢/kWh |
| 6.71¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.74¢/kWh |
| #5 | Price Rank | #48 |
| 10.2% | Renewable % | 10.0% |
Generation Mix
Arkansas
Coal
25.4%Gas
40.2%Nuclear
24.0%Hydro
5.1%Solar
3.8%Rhode Island
Gas
89.9%Wind
1.8%Solar
6.1%Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 16.62¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and Rhode Island ranks #48 cheapest among all states.
Arkansas gets 10.2% of electricity from renewables, while Rhode Island gets 10.0%. Arkansas leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.