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Energy Profile

Wisconsin

vs

Maryland

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

WisconsinMetricMaryland
18.16¢/kWhResidential19.48¢/kWh
13.06¢/kWhCommercial14.74¢/kWh
8.92¢/kWhIndustrial12.50¢/kWh
#36Price Rank#38
12.3%Renewable %10.7%

Generation Mix

Wisconsin

Coal
31.8%
Gas
40.2%
Nuclear
15.5%
Hydro
3.2%
Wind
3.1%
Solar
4.4%

Maryland

Coal
7.0%
Gas
39.3%
Nuclear
41.6%
Hydro
5.2%
Wind
1.6%
Solar
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Wisconsin has cheaper residential electricity at 18.16¢/kWh. The difference is 1.32¢/kWh between the two states. Wisconsin ranks #36 and Maryland ranks #38 cheapest among all states.

Wisconsin gets 12.3% of electricity from renewables, while Maryland gets 10.7%. Wisconsin leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.