Tennessee
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Tennessee | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 13.18¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 12.87¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 6.74¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #11 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 13.8% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Tennessee
Coal
22.9%Gas
21.6%Nuclear
42.3%Hydro
11.7%Solar
1.4%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Tennessee has cheaper residential electricity at 13.18¢/kWh. The difference is 0.20¢/kWh between the two states. Tennessee ranks #11 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Tennessee gets 13.8% of electricity from renewables, while South Dakota gets 81.6%. South Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.