Washington
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Washington | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 13.11¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 10.95¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 6.88¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #8 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 69.5% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has cheaper residential electricity at 13.11¢/kWh. The difference is 19.43¢/kWh between the two states. Washington ranks #8 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Washington gets 69.5% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.