Nevada
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Nevada | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 13.15¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 9.36¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 8.08¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #10 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 40.2% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Nevada
Coal
5.1%Gas
54.9%Hydro
3.5%Wind
0.7%Solar
27.4%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Nevada has cheaper residential electricity at 13.15¢/kWh. The difference is 19.39¢/kWh between the two states. Nevada ranks #10 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Nevada gets 40.2% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.