Texas
vsColorado
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Texas | Metric | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| 15.47¢/kWh | Residential | 15.85¢/kWh |
| 8.64¢/kWh | Commercial | 12.47¢/kWh |
| 6.55¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.07¢/kWh |
| #28 | Price Rank | #30 |
| 29.4% | Renewable % | 41.3% |
Generation Mix
Texas
Coal
11.6%Gas
51.8%Nuclear
6.8%Hydro
0.1%Wind
21.9%Solar
7.2%Colorado
Coal
28.0%Gas
30.5%Hydro
2.8%Wind
29.9%Solar
8.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Texas has cheaper residential electricity at 15.47¢/kWh. The difference is 0.38¢/kWh between the two states. Texas ranks #28 and Colorado ranks #30 cheapest among all states.
Texas gets 29.4% of electricity from renewables, while Colorado gets 41.3%. Colorado leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.