North Dakota
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| North Dakota | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 11.81¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 7.40¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 7.50¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #1 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 39.5% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
North Dakota
Coal
54.5%Gas
5.7%Hydro
4.8%Wind
34.7%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
North Dakota has cheaper residential electricity at 11.81¢/kWh. The difference is 20.73¢/kWh between the two states. North Dakota ranks #1 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
North Dakota gets 39.5% 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.