Washington
vsAlaska
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Washington | Metric | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| 13.11¢/kWh | Residential | 26.09¢/kWh |
| 10.95¢/kWh | Commercial | 22.32¢/kWh |
| 6.88¢/kWh | Industrial | 20.03¢/kWh |
| #8 | Price Rank | #44 |
| 69.5% | Renewable % | 28.2% |
Generation Mix
Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%Alaska
Coal
11.2%Gas
46.8%Hydro
25.6%Wind
1.8%Solar
0.1%Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has cheaper residential electricity at 13.11¢/kWh. The difference is 12.98¢/kWh between the two states. Washington ranks #8 and Alaska ranks #44 cheapest among all states.
Washington gets 69.5% of electricity from renewables, while Alaska gets 28.2%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.