Montana
vsWashington
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Montana | Metric | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| 12.98¢/kWh | Residential | 13.11¢/kWh |
| 11.88¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.95¢/kWh |
| 7.02¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.88¢/kWh |
| #6 | Price Rank | #8 |
| 57.4% | Renewable % | 69.5% |
Generation Mix
Montana
Coal
36.4%Gas
3.7%Hydro
34.3%Wind
21.6%Solar
1.4%Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 0.13¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and Washington ranks #8 cheapest among all states.
Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while Washington gets 69.5%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.