Iowa
vsNorth Carolina
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Iowa | Metric | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 13.72¢/kWh | Residential | 14.02¢/kWh |
| 11.05¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.25¢/kWh |
| 7.20¢/kWh | Industrial | 7.80¢/kWh |
| #16 | Price Rank | #17 |
| 65.5% | Renewable % | 13.8% |
Generation Mix
Iowa
Coal
20.5%Gas
13.9%Hydro
1.5%Wind
62.8%Solar
0.9%North Carolina
Coal
12.7%Gas
41.1%Nuclear
32.1%Hydro
3.6%Wind
0.4%Solar
8.8%Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa has cheaper residential electricity at 13.72¢/kWh. The difference is 0.30¢/kWh between the two states. Iowa ranks #16 and North Carolina ranks #17 cheapest among all states.
Iowa gets 65.5% of electricity from renewables, while North Carolina gets 13.8%. Iowa leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.