Electricity rates by state
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Darker = more expensive. Click a state for its utilities, cities and trends.
Residential electricity rates in every state
| State | Rate (12-mo) | Jul 2026 | 1-yr change | Avg kWh/mo | Avg bill | Outage min | Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.32¢ | 13.41¢ | +0.8% | 1,070 | $132 | 201 | No |
| Idaho | 12.65¢ | 13.73¢ | +11.8% | 933 | $118 | 310 | No |
| Nebraska | 12.86¢ | 13.78¢ | +7.3% | 973 | $125 | 533 | No |
| Louisiana | 12.99¢ | 12.72¢ | -3.0% | 1,225 | $159 | 270 | No |
| Utah | 13.32¢ | 13.12¢ | -2.5% | 761 | $101 | 116 | No |
| Nevada | 13.36¢ | 12.77¢ | +3.1% | 868 | $116 | 128 | No |
| Arkansas | 13.43¢ | 14.33¢ | +8.1% | 1,076 | $144 | 465 | No |
| Tennessee | 13.56¢ | 13.71¢ | +3.8% | 1,180 | $160 | 260 | No |
| Oklahoma | 13.70¢ | 14.35¢ | +6.1% | 1,064 | $146 | 287 | No |
| Montana | 13.84¢ | 14.99¢ | +5.0% | 853 | $118 | 286 | No |
| Kentucky | 13.92¢ | 13.81¢ | +5.2% | 1,094 | $152 | 408 | No |
| Missouri | 13.95¢ | 16.09¢ | +3.4% | 1,038 | $145 | 444 | No |
| Wyoming | 14.01¢ | 14.36¢ | -1.9% | 835 | $117 | 234 | No |
| Washington | 14.12¢ | 14.71¢ | +9.4% | 945 | $133 | 372 | No |
| Iowa | 14.13¢ | 15.99¢ | +4.4% | 861 | $122 | 149 | No |
| South Dakota | 14.20¢ | 15.37¢ | +5.9% | 984 | $140 | 254 | No |
| Mississippi | 14.77¢ | 14.54¢ | +7.1% | 1,184 | $175 | 531 | No |
| North Carolina | 14.77¢ | 15.16¢ | +13.4% | 1,044 | $154 | 195 | No |
| Kansas | 15.09¢ | 15.27¢ | +5.6% | 876 | $132 | 199 | No |
| Georgia | 15.12¢ | 16.27¢ | +4.6% | 1,077 | $163 | 269 | No |
| New Mexico | 15.32¢ | 16.09¢ | +1.8% | 638 | $98 | 173 | No |
| Florida | 15.39¢ | 15.03¢ | -0.5% | 1,103 | $170 | 71 | No |
| Arizona | 15.40¢ | 15.38¢ | +0.3% | 1,030 | $159 | 70 | No |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢ | 15.78¢ | +2.3% | 1,073 | $166 | 1,010 | No |
| Oregon | 15.50¢ | 15.97¢ | +2.3% | 866 | $134 | 296 | Limited |
| South Carolina | 15.64¢ | 15.47¢ | +5.2% | 1,067 | $167 | 151 | No |
| Texas | 15.96¢ | 15.88¢ | +3.4% | 1,110 | $177 | 224 | Yes |
| Minnesota | 16.22¢ | 17.45¢ | +3.1% | 744 | $121 | 187 | No |
| Alabama | 16.44¢ | 16.40¢ | +3.0% | 1,145 | $188 | 344 | No |
| Virginia | 16.48¢ | 17.55¢ | +11.2% | 1,067 | $176 | 446 | Limited |
| Colorado | 16.58¢ | 17.00¢ | +6.3% | 658 | $109 | 269 | No |
| Indiana | 16.94¢ | 16.73¢ | +3.4% | 938 | $159 | 375 | No |
| Delaware | 17.79¢ | 18.48¢ | +11.5% | 920 | $164 | 102 | Yes |
| Ohio | 18.25¢ | 19.45¢ | +11.9% | 874 | $160 | 206 | Yes |
| Wisconsin | 18.74¢ | 19.06¢ | +4.4% | 667 | $125 | 243 | No |
| Illinois | 18.79¢ | 19.22¢ | +11.6% | 717 | $135 | 148 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | 20.70¢ | 21.72¢ | +11.3% | 839 | $174 | 457 | Yes |
| Maryland | 21.03¢ | 21.41¢ | +13.7% | 945 | $199 | 178 | Yes |
| Michigan | 21.05¢ | 23.05¢ | +12.2% | 635 | $134 | 669 | Limited |
| New Jersey | 23.78¢ | 25.19¢ | -0.5% | 670 | $159 | 155 | Yes |
| Vermont | 23.80¢ | 23.75¢ | +7.3% | 592 | $141 | 259 | No |
| District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | 25.21¢ | +9.4% | 639 | $155 | 50 | Yes |
| New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | 26.60¢ | +16.7% | 640 | $171 | 231 | Yes |
| Alaska | 26.85¢ | 28.83¢ | +5.6% | 564 | $151 | 541 | No |
| Connecticut | 27.99¢ | 24.16¢ | -12.5% | 704 | $197 | 184 | Yes |
| New York | 28.39¢ | 29.90¢ | +14.0% | 586 | $166 | 123 | Yes |
| Rhode Island | 29.27¢ | 28.29¢ | +8.1% | 562 | $164 | 183 | Yes |
| Maine | 29.31¢ | 32.41¢ | +15.8% | 533 | $156 | 363 | Yes |
| Massachusetts | 30.43¢ | 30.49¢ | +1.4% | 596 | $181 | 121 | Yes |
| California | 32.99¢ | 33.61¢ | +2.9% | 494 | $163 | 352 | Limited |
| Hawaii | 43.51¢ | 48.00¢ | +22.0% | 515 | $224 | 282 | No |
Rate = average residential revenue per kWh over 12 months, including fixed charges. Outage minutes = customer-weighted SAIDI with major events, 2025.
U.S. electricity price trend
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of electricity in the U.S.?
U.S. homes paid an average of 17.99¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. In July 2026 alone the average was 18.31¢, +4.9% from a year earlier. Commercial customers paid 13.83¢ and industrial customers 8.90¢.
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
North Dakota at 12.32¢/kWh, followed by Idaho (12.65¢) and Nebraska (12.86¢).
Which state has the most expensive electricity?
Hawaii at 43.51¢/kWh, followed by California (32.99¢) and Massachusetts (30.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in the U.S.?
About $157 a month, based on average use of 874 kWh a month at the current average price. The highest average bills are in Hawaii ($224) and Maryland ($199), where homes use more power. Use is highest in hot Southern states with electric heat and air conditioning.
Why are electricity prices rising?
Since 2016, the national average has risen from 12.55¢ to 17.30¢. The main drivers: grid and wildfire-hardening investment in transmission and distribution, higher natural gas prices, storm recovery costs, and fast-growing demand from data centers and electrification. Delivery charges, not generation, account for most of the increase in many states. More on what drives rates.