Idaho
vsUtah
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 13.07¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.04¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.43¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #7 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 20.9% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%Utah
Coal
45.4%Gas
33.1%Hydro
2.2%Wind
2.1%Solar
15.1%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 1.25¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Utah ranks #7 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Utah gets 20.9%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.