Kentucky
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Kentucky | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 13.24¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 11.88¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 6.96¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #12 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 7.1% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Kentucky
Coal
67.0%Gas
25.8%Hydro
6.1%Solar
0.4%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky has cheaper residential electricity at 13.24¢/kWh. The difference is 0.14¢/kWh between the two states. Kentucky ranks #12 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Kentucky gets 7.1% of electricity from renewables, while South Dakota gets 81.6%. South Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.