Oregon
vsWest Virginia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Oregon | Metric | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 15.37¢/kWh | Residential | 15.41¢/kWh |
| 10.56¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.75¢/kWh |
| 8.28¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.11¢/kWh |
| #26 | Price Rank | #27 |
| 61.4% | Renewable % | 7.0% |
Generation Mix
Oregon
West Virginia
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.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
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