West Virginia
vsTexas
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| West Virginia | Metric | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| 15.41¢/kWh | Residential | 15.47¢/kWh |
| 11.75¢/kWh | Commercial | 8.64¢/kWh |
| 8.11¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.55¢/kWh |
| #27 | Price Rank | #28 |
| 7.0% | Renewable % | 29.4% |
Generation Mix
West Virginia
Coal
85.2%Gas
7.5%Hydro
2.7%Wind
4.0%Solar
0.4%Texas
Coal
11.6%Gas
51.8%Nuclear
6.8%Hydro
0.1%Wind
21.9%Solar
7.2%Frequently Asked Questions
West Virginia has cheaper residential electricity at 15.41¢/kWh. The difference is 0.06¢/kWh between the two states. West Virginia ranks #27 and Texas ranks #28 cheapest among all states.
West Virginia gets 7.0% of electricity from renewables, while Texas gets 29.4%. Texas leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.