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
New York
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.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
Comparing Louisiana and New York on U.S. state-level electricity rates and generation mix requires lining up the underlying the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data side by side. The table above runs the comparison on the canonical fields; the narrative below identifies the factor or factors that drive the most meaningful difference between the two.
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.