Georgia
vsNew Mexico
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Georgia | Metric | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| 14.73¢/kWh | Residential | 15.08¢/kWh |
| 11.50¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.23¢/kWh |
| 7.81¢/kWh | Industrial | 5.90¢/kWh |
| #20 | Price Rank | #22 |
| 12.5% | Renewable % | 49.4% |
Generation Mix
Georgia
New Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia has cheaper residential electricity at 14.73¢/kWh. The difference is 0.35¢/kWh between the two states. Georgia ranks #20 and New Mexico ranks #22 cheapest among all states.
Georgia gets 12.5% of electricity from renewables, while New Mexico gets 49.4%. New Mexico 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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