New Mexico
vsVirginia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| New Mexico | Metric | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 15.08¢/kWh | Residential | 15.28¢/kWh |
| 11.23¢/kWh | Commercial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| 5.90¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.45¢/kWh |
| #22 | Price Rank | #24 |
| 49.4% | Renewable % | 11.4% |
Generation Mix
New Mexico
Coal
21.2%Gas
29.3%Hydro
0.4%Wind
38.1%Solar
10.8%Virginia
Coal
1.9%Gas
59.4%Nuclear
28.2%Hydro
1.2%Solar
6.8%Frequently Asked Questions
New Mexico has cheaper residential electricity at 15.08¢/kWh. The difference is 0.20¢/kWh between the two states. New Mexico ranks #22 and Virginia ranks #24 cheapest among all states.
New Mexico gets 49.4% of electricity from renewables, while Virginia gets 11.4%. New Mexico leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.