Utah
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Utah | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 13.07¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 10.04¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 8.43¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #7 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 20.9% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Utah
Coal
45.4%Gas
33.1%Hydro
2.2%Wind
2.1%Solar
15.1%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Utah has cheaper residential electricity at 13.07¢/kWh. The difference is 19.47¢/kWh between the two states. Utah ranks #7 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Utah gets 20.9% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.