Montana
vsAlaska
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Montana | Metric | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| 12.98¢/kWh | Residential | 26.09¢/kWh |
| 11.88¢/kWh | Commercial | 22.32¢/kWh |
| 7.02¢/kWh | Industrial | 20.03¢/kWh |
| #6 | Price Rank | #44 |
| 57.4% | Renewable % | 28.2% |
Generation Mix
Montana
Alaska
Frequently Asked Questions
Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 13.11¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and Alaska ranks #44 cheapest among all states.
Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while Alaska gets 28.2%. Montana leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both Montana and Alaska. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Montana versus Alaska, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.