Nebraska
vsAlaska
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Nebraska | Metric | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| 12.34¢/kWh | Residential | 26.09¢/kWh |
| 8.79¢/kWh | Commercial | 22.32¢/kWh |
| 8.00¢/kWh | Industrial | 20.03¢/kWh |
| #3 | Price Rank | #44 |
| 35.9% | Renewable % | 28.2% |
Generation Mix
Nebraska
Alaska
Frequently Asked Questions
Nebraska has cheaper residential electricity at 12.34¢/kWh. The difference is 13.75¢/kWh between the two states. Nebraska ranks #3 and Alaska ranks #44 cheapest among all states.
Nebraska gets 35.9% of electricity from renewables, while Alaska gets 28.2%. Nebraska 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.
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