Louisiana
vsTennessee
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Louisiana | Metric | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| 12.57¢/kWh | Residential | 13.18¢/kWh |
| 11.20¢/kWh | Commercial | 12.87¢/kWh |
| 6.23¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.74¢/kWh |
| #4 | Price Rank | #11 |
| 4.1% | Renewable % | 13.8% |
Generation Mix
Louisiana
Coal
3.7%Gas
75.5%Nuclear
14.7%Hydro
0.9%Solar
1.2%Tennessee
Coal
22.9%Gas
21.6%Nuclear
42.3%Hydro
11.7%Solar
1.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 0.61¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and Tennessee ranks #11 cheapest among all states.
Louisiana gets 4.1% of electricity from renewables, while Tennessee gets 13.8%. Tennessee leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.