Arkansas
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Arkansas | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 12.84¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 10.76¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 6.71¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #5 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 10.2% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Arkansas
Coal
25.4%Gas
40.2%Nuclear
24.0%Hydro
5.1%Solar
3.8%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 0.54¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Arkansas gets 10.2% of electricity from renewables, while South Dakota gets 81.6%. South Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.