Idaho
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 1.56¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while South Dakota gets 81.6%. South Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.