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Energy Profile

Montana

vs

Kentucky

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

MontanaMetricKentucky
12.98¢/kWhResidential13.24¢/kWh
11.88¢/kWhCommercial11.88¢/kWh
7.02¢/kWhIndustrial6.96¢/kWh
#6Price Rank#12
57.4%Renewable %7.1%

Generation Mix

Montana

Coal
36.4%
Gas
3.7%
Hydro
34.3%
Wind
21.6%
Solar
1.4%

Kentucky

Coal
67.0%
Gas
25.8%
Hydro
6.1%
Solar
0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 0.26¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and Kentucky ranks #12 cheapest among all states.

Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while Kentucky gets 7.1%. Montana leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.