Idaho
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 20.72¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.