Massachusetts
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Massachusetts | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 30.48¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 23.08¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 19.35¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #49 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 19.6% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Massachusetts
Gas
77.5%Hydro
4.2%Wind
0.8%Solar
10.2%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Massachusetts has cheaper residential electricity at 30.48¢/kWh. The difference is 2.06¢/kWh between the two states. Massachusetts ranks #49 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Massachusetts gets 19.6% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.