Idaho
vsWashington
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 13.11¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.95¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.88¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #8 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 69.5% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 1.29¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Washington ranks #8 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Washington gets 69.5%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.