Louisiana
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Louisiana | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 12.57¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 11.20¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 6.23¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #4 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 4.1% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Louisiana
Coal
3.7%Gas
75.5%Nuclear
14.7%Hydro
0.9%Solar
1.2%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 0.81¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Louisiana gets 4.1% 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.