Minnesota
vsColorado
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Minnesota | Metric | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| 15.82¢/kWh | Residential | 15.85¢/kWh |
| 12.27¢/kWh | Commercial | 12.47¢/kWh |
| 9.32¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.07¢/kWh |
| #29 | Price Rank | #30 |
| 32.6% | Renewable % | 41.3% |
Generation Mix
Minnesota
Coal
19.5%Gas
27.1%Nuclear
20.2%Hydro
1.5%Wind
25.2%Solar
3.9%Colorado
Coal
28.0%Gas
30.5%Hydro
2.8%Wind
29.9%Solar
8.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota has cheaper residential electricity at 15.82¢/kWh. The difference is 0.03¢/kWh between the two states. Minnesota ranks #29 and Colorado ranks #30 cheapest among all states.
Minnesota gets 32.6% of electricity from renewables, while Colorado gets 41.3%. Colorado leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.