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Energy Profile

North Dakota

vs

Kentucky

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

North DakotaMetricKentucky
11.81¢/kWhResidential13.24¢/kWh
7.40¢/kWhCommercial11.88¢/kWh
7.50¢/kWhIndustrial6.96¢/kWh
#1Price Rank#12
39.5%Renewable %7.1%

Generation Mix

North Dakota

Coal
54.5%
Gas
5.7%
Hydro
4.8%
Wind
34.7%

Kentucky

Coal
67.0%
Gas
25.8%
Hydro
6.1%
Solar
0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

North Dakota has cheaper residential electricity at 11.81¢/kWh. The difference is 1.43¢/kWh between the two states. North Dakota ranks #1 and Kentucky ranks #12 cheapest among all states.

North Dakota gets 39.5% of electricity from renewables, while Kentucky gets 7.1%. North Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.