Arkansas
vsVermont
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Arkansas | Metric | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| 12.84¢/kWh | Residential | 22.92¢/kWh |
| 10.76¢/kWh | Commercial | 19.92¢/kWh |
| 6.71¢/kWh | Industrial | 12.39¢/kWh |
| #5 | Price Rank | #42 |
| 10.2% | Renewable % | 99.8% |
Generation Mix
Arkansas
Vermont
Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has cheaper residential electricity at 12.84¢/kWh. The difference is 10.08¢/kWh between the two states. Arkansas ranks #5 and Vermont ranks #42 cheapest among all states.
Arkansas gets 10.2% of electricity from renewables, while Vermont gets 99.8%. Vermont 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.
Comparing Arkansas and Vermont on U.S. state-level electricity rates and generation mix requires lining up the underlying the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data side by side. The table above runs the comparison on the canonical fields; the narrative below identifies the factor or factors that drive the most meaningful difference between the two.
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.