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Energy Profile

Louisiana

vs

Alaska

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

LouisianaMetricAlaska
12.57¢/kWhResidential26.09¢/kWh
11.20¢/kWhCommercial22.32¢/kWh
6.23¢/kWhIndustrial20.03¢/kWh
#4Price Rank#44
4.1%Renewable %28.2%

Generation Mix

Louisiana

Coal
3.7%
Gas
75.5%
Nuclear
14.7%
Hydro
0.9%
Solar
1.2%

Alaska

Coal
11.2%
Gas
46.8%
Hydro
25.6%
Wind
1.8%
Solar
0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 13.52¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and Alaska ranks #44 cheapest among all states.

Louisiana gets 4.1% of electricity from renewables, while Alaska gets 28.2%. Alaska 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.

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