North Carolina
vsMississippi
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| North Carolina | Metric | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| 14.02¢/kWh | Residential | 14.03¢/kWh |
| 10.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 13.03¢/kWh |
| 7.80¢/kWh | Industrial | 7.38¢/kWh |
| #17 | Price Rank | #18 |
| 13.8% | Renewable % | 4.3% |
Generation Mix
North Carolina
Coal
12.7%Gas
41.1%Nuclear
32.1%Hydro
3.6%Wind
0.4%Solar
8.8%Mississippi
Coal
4.3%Gas
77.6%Nuclear
13.8%Wind
0.4%Solar
2.2%Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina has cheaper residential electricity at 14.02¢/kWh. The difference is 0.01¢/kWh between the two states. North Carolina ranks #17 and Mississippi ranks #18 cheapest among all states.
North Carolina gets 13.8% of electricity from renewables, while Mississippi gets 4.3%. North Carolina leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.