Louisiana
vsWashington
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Louisiana | Metric | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| 12.57¢/kWh | Residential | 13.11¢/kWh |
| 11.20¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.95¢/kWh |
| 6.23¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.88¢/kWh |
| #4 | Price Rank | #8 |
| 4.1% | Renewable % | 69.5% |
Generation Mix
Louisiana
Coal
3.7%Gas
75.5%Nuclear
14.7%Hydro
0.9%Solar
1.2%Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.57¢/kWh. The difference is 0.54¢/kWh between the two states. Louisiana ranks #4 and Washington ranks #8 cheapest among all states.
Louisiana gets 4.1% of electricity from renewables, while Washington gets 69.5%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.