Washington
vsMassachusetts
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Washington | Metric | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| 13.11¢/kWh | Residential | 30.48¢/kWh |
| 10.95¢/kWh | Commercial | 23.08¢/kWh |
| 6.88¢/kWh | Industrial | 19.35¢/kWh |
| #8 | Price Rank | #49 |
| 69.5% | Renewable % | 19.6% |
Generation Mix
Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%Massachusetts
Gas
77.5%Hydro
4.2%Wind
0.8%Solar
10.2%Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has cheaper residential electricity at 13.11¢/kWh. The difference is 17.37¢/kWh between the two states. Washington ranks #8 and Massachusetts ranks #49 cheapest among all states.
Washington gets 69.5% of electricity from renewables, while Massachusetts gets 19.6%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.