Montana
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Montana | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 12.98¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 11.88¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 7.02¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #6 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 57.4% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Montana
Coal
36.4%Gas
3.7%Hydro
34.3%Wind
21.6%Solar
1.4%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 19.56¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. Montana leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.