North Dakota
vsNew York
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| North Dakota | Metric | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 11.81¢/kWh | Residential | 26.39¢/kWh |
| 7.40¢/kWh | Commercial | 21.07¢/kWh |
| 7.50¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| #1 | Price Rank | #45 |
| 39.5% | Renewable % | 30.0% |
Generation Mix
North Dakota
New York
Frequently Asked Questions
North Dakota has cheaper residential electricity at 11.81¢/kWh. The difference is 14.58¢/kWh between the two states. North Dakota ranks #1 and New York ranks #45 cheapest among all states.
North Dakota gets 39.5% of electricity from renewables, while New York gets 30.0%. North Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both North Dakota and New York. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for North Dakota versus New York, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.