Idaho
vsKentucky
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 13.24¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.88¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.96¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #12 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 7.1% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%Kentucky
Coal
67.0%Gas
25.8%Hydro
6.1%Solar
0.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 1.42¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Kentucky ranks #12 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Kentucky gets 7.1%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.