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Energy Profile

Idaho

vs

Rhode Island

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

IdahoMetricRhode Island
11.82¢/kWhResidential29.46¢/kWh
9.25¢/kWhCommercial23.46¢/kWh
7.98¢/kWhIndustrial21.74¢/kWh
#2Price Rank#48
68.3%Renewable %10.0%

Generation Mix

Idaho

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

Rhode Island

Gas
89.9%
Wind
1.8%
Solar
6.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 17.64¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Rhode Island ranks #48 cheapest among all states.

Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Rhode Island gets 10.0%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.

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