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Energy Profile

Idaho

vs

Massachusetts

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

IdahoMetricMassachusetts
11.82¢/kWhResidential30.48¢/kWh
9.25¢/kWhCommercial23.08¢/kWh
7.98¢/kWhIndustrial19.35¢/kWh
#2Price Rank#49
68.3%Renewable %19.6%

Generation Mix

Idaho

Gas
31.4%
Hydro
45.7%
Wind
15.1%
Solar
5.1%

Massachusetts

Gas
77.5%
Hydro
4.2%
Wind
0.8%
Solar
10.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 18.66¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Massachusetts ranks #49 cheapest among all states.

Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Massachusetts gets 19.6%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.