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Energy Profile

Idaho

vs

Utah

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

IdahoMetricUtah
11.82¢/kWhResidential13.07¢/kWh
9.25¢/kWhCommercial10.04¢/kWh
7.98¢/kWhIndustrial8.43¢/kWh
#2Price 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.