West Virginia
vsMinnesota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| West Virginia | Metric | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| 15.41¢/kWh | Residential | 15.82¢/kWh |
| 11.75¢/kWh | Commercial | 12.27¢/kWh |
| 8.11¢/kWh | Industrial | 9.32¢/kWh |
| #27 | Price Rank | #29 |
| 7.0% | Renewable % | 32.6% |
Generation Mix
West Virginia
Coal
85.2%Gas
7.5%Hydro
2.7%Wind
4.0%Solar
0.4%Minnesota
Coal
19.5%Gas
27.1%Nuclear
20.2%Hydro
1.5%Wind
25.2%Solar
3.9%Frequently Asked Questions
West Virginia has cheaper residential electricity at 15.41¢/kWh. The difference is 0.41¢/kWh between the two states. West Virginia ranks #27 and Minnesota ranks #29 cheapest among all states.
West Virginia gets 7.0% of electricity from renewables, while Minnesota gets 32.6%. Minnesota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.