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Energy Profile

Idaho

vs

Kentucky

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

IdahoMetricKentucky
11.82¢/kWhResidential13.24¢/kWh
9.25¢/kWhCommercial11.88¢/kWh
7.98¢/kWhIndustrial6.96¢/kWh
#2Price 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.