Washington
vsMaine
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Washington | Metric | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| 13.11¢/kWh | Residential | 27.78¢/kWh |
| 10.95¢/kWh | Commercial | 20.96¢/kWh |
| 6.88¢/kWh | Industrial | 15.50¢/kWh |
| #8 | Price Rank | #46 |
| 69.5% | Renewable % | 53.8% |
Generation Mix
Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%Maine
Coal
0.2%Gas
43.7%Hydro
19.5%Wind
16.7%Solar
6.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has cheaper residential electricity at 13.11¢/kWh. The difference is 14.67¢/kWh between the two states. Washington ranks #8 and Maine ranks #46 cheapest among all states.
Washington gets 69.5% of electricity from renewables, while Maine gets 53.8%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.