Iowa
vsWest Virginia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Iowa | Metric | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 13.72¢/kWh | Residential | 15.41¢/kWh |
| 11.05¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.75¢/kWh |
| 7.20¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.11¢/kWh |
| #16 | Price Rank | #27 |
| 65.5% | Renewable % | 7.0% |
Generation Mix
Iowa
West Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa has cheaper residential electricity at 13.72¢/kWh. The difference is 1.69¢/kWh between the two states. Iowa ranks #16 and West Virginia ranks #27 cheapest among all states.
Iowa gets 65.5% of electricity from renewables, while West Virginia gets 7.0%. Iowa leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both Iowa and West Virginia. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Iowa versus West Virginia, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.