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Energy Profile

Oregon

vs

West Virginia

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

OregonMetricWest Virginia
15.37¢/kWhResidential15.41¢/kWh
10.56¢/kWhCommercial11.75¢/kWh
8.28¢/kWhIndustrial8.11¢/kWh
#26Price Rank#27
61.4%Renewable %7.0%

Generation Mix

Oregon

Gas
38.5%
Hydro
41.7%
Wind
14.7%
Solar
3.1%

West Virginia

Coal
85.2%
Gas
7.5%
Hydro
2.7%
Wind
4.0%
Solar
0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon has cheaper residential electricity at 15.37¢/kWh. The difference is 0.04¢/kWh between the two states. Oregon ranks #26 and West Virginia ranks #27 cheapest among all states.

Oregon gets 61.4% of electricity from renewables, while West Virginia gets 7.0%. Oregon leads in renewable energy adoption.

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