Colorado
vsAlabama
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Colorado | Metric | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 15.85¢/kWh | Residential | 16.10¢/kWh |
| 12.47¢/kWh | Commercial | 14.52¢/kWh |
| 9.07¢/kWh | Industrial | 7.73¢/kWh |
| #30 | Price Rank | #31 |
| 41.3% | Renewable % | 9.0% |
Generation Mix
Colorado
Coal
28.0%Gas
30.5%Hydro
2.8%Wind
29.9%Solar
8.4%Alabama
Coal
14.6%Gas
45.2%Nuclear
31.1%Hydro
5.8%Solar
0.9%Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado has cheaper residential electricity at 15.85¢/kWh. The difference is 0.25¢/kWh between the two states. Colorado ranks #30 and Alabama ranks #31 cheapest among all states.
Colorado gets 41.3% of electricity from renewables, while Alabama gets 9.0%. Colorado leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.