Idaho
vsNew York
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 26.39¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 21.07¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #45 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 30.0% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%New York
Gas
48.3%Nuclear
21.0%Hydro
21.7%Wind
4.7%Solar
2.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 14.57¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and New York ranks #45 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while New York gets 30.0%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.