Utah
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Utah | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 13.07¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 10.04¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 8.43¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #7 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 20.9% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Utah
Coal
45.4%Gas
33.1%Hydro
2.2%Wind
2.1%Solar
15.1%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Utah has cheaper residential electricity at 13.07¢/kWh. The difference is 0.31¢/kWh between the two states. Utah ranks #7 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Utah gets 20.9% 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.