Louisiana
vsNew York
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Louisiana | Metric | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 12.57¢/kWh | Residential | 26.39¢/kWh |
| 11.20¢/kWh | Commercial | 21.07¢/kWh |
| 6.23¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| #4 | Price Rank | #45 |
| 4.1% | Renewable % | 30.0% |
Generation Mix
Louisiana
Coal
3.7%Gas
75.5%Nuclear
14.7%Hydro
0.9%Solar
1.2%New York
Gas
48.3%Nuclear
21.0%Hydro
21.7%Wind
4.7%Solar
2.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 13.82¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and New York ranks #45 cheapest among all states.
Louisiana gets 4.1% of electricity from renewables, while New York gets 30.0%. New York leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.