Washington
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Washington | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 13.11¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 10.95¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 6.88¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #8 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 69.5% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Washington
Coal
2.8%Gas
17.7%Nuclear
9.7%Hydro
59.3%Wind
8.7%Solar
0.4%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has cheaper residential electricity at 13.11¢/kWh. The difference is 0.27¢/kWh between the two states. Washington ranks #8 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Washington gets 69.5% of electricity from renewables, while South Dakota gets 81.6%. South Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.