Idaho
vsAlaska
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 26.09¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 22.32¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 20.03¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #44 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 28.2% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%Alaska
Coal
11.2%Gas
46.8%Hydro
25.6%Wind
1.8%Solar
0.1%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 14.27¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Alaska ranks #44 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Alaska gets 28.2%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.