Washington
vsNew York
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Washington | Metric | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 13.11¢/kWh | Residential | 26.39¢/kWh |
| 10.95¢/kWh | Commercial | 21.07¢/kWh |
| 6.88¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.55¢/kWh |
| #8 | Price Rank | #45 |
| 69.5% | Renewable % | 30.0% |
Generation Mix
Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%New York
Gas
48.3%Nuclear
21.0%Hydro
21.7%Wind
4.7%Solar
2.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has cheaper residential electricity at 13.11¢/kWh. The difference is 13.28¢/kWh between the two states. Washington ranks #8 and New York ranks #45 cheapest among all states.
Washington gets 69.5% of electricity from renewables, while New York gets 30.0%. Washington leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.