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Energy Profile

Idaho

vs

Nevada

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

IdahoMetricNevada
11.82¢/kWhResidential13.15¢/kWh
9.25¢/kWhCommercial9.36¢/kWh
7.98¢/kWhIndustrial8.08¢/kWh
#2Price Rank#10
68.3%Renewable %40.2%

Generation Mix

Idaho

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

Nevada

Coal
5.1%
Gas
54.9%
Hydro
3.5%
Wind
0.7%
Solar
27.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 1.33¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Nevada ranks #10 cheapest among all states.

Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Nevada gets 40.2%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.

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