Louisiana
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Louisiana | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 12.57¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 11.20¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 6.23¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #4 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 4.1% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Louisiana
Coal
3.7%Gas
75.5%Nuclear
14.7%Hydro
0.9%Solar
1.2%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 19.97¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Louisiana gets 4.1% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.