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ElectricityRatePerKWh

EIA Electric Power Monthly - Updated June 2026

Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

US average residential, updated monthly from EIA

18.34c/kWh

U.S. AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL - June 2026

Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A. Last verified June 2026.

Cheapest
13.11¢
NV
Most Exp.
52.72¢
HI
Avg Bill
$150
/month

US avg: 18.34c/kWh - lowest: Nevada 13.11c - highest: Hawaii 52.72c - Updated June 2026

Bill Calculator
US Average
$175/month
18.34c/kWh x 900 kWh + $10 fixed = $175.06
Full calculator with TOU and commercial modes ->
51
States + DC Covered
13
Major Utilities
18 + DC
Deregulated States
June 2026
Data Updated

Rate by Sector - June 2026

US averages from EIA Electric Power Monthly. Commercial and industrial rates are lower per kWh but bills can be much larger due to volume and demand charges.

Residential
18.34c/kWh
869 kWh avg/month
Commercial
14.19c/kWh
Business + offices
Industrial
9.17c/kWh
Large facilities
TOU Peak (CA)
45-65c/kWh
4pm-9pm on PG&E

Electricity Rates by State (2026)

Click any state for detail including utility breakdown, deregulation status, and bill estimate. June 2026 EIA data. Full heatmap + rankings ->

All 51 States ->

Hover or tap a state to see its electricity rate. Click to view full detail.

NV13.1¢NE13.3¢UT13.4¢LA13.5¢TN14.1¢AR14.1¢ND14.1¢KY14.3¢OK14.3¢ID14.4¢NC14.7¢MS14.9¢WA14.9¢NM15.1¢FL15.1¢MT15.1¢AZ15.2¢WY15.2¢SD15.4¢WV15.4¢SC15.6¢KS15.7¢IA15.9¢TX15.9¢MO16.2¢OR16.3¢GA16.4¢AL16.4¢CO17.1¢VA17.2¢IN17.5¢MN17.5¢OH19.2¢DE19.3¢WI19.6¢IL19.9¢PA21.7¢MD21.8¢MI23.0¢CT24.3¢DC24.4¢VT24.4¢NJ24.9¢NH27.0¢AK28.2¢RI29.2¢NY29.5¢ME29.6¢MA29.6¢CA34.7¢HI52.7¢
Low
HighSorted cheapest to most expensive
5 Cheapest States
Nevada13.11¢
Nebraska13.25¢
Utah13.37¢
Louisiana13.49¢
Tennessee14.07¢
5 Most Expensive States
Hawaii52.72¢
California34.74¢
Massachusetts29.61¢
Maine29.59¢
New York29.49¢

Major US Electric Utilities (2026)

Top utilities by residential customer count. Rates from most recent tariff filings. All 26 utilities ->

California
PG&E
35.12¢/kWh
TOU - 5.5M customers
Detail ->
California
SCE
31.87¢/kWh
TOU - 5.1M customers
Detail ->
California
SDG&E
40.23¢/kWh
TOU - 1.5M customers
Detail ->
New York
ConEd
33.83¢/kWh
SEASONAL - 3.4M customers
Detail ->
New York
National Grid
22.14¢/kWh
FLAT - 3.6M customers
Detail ->
Massachusetts
Eversource Energy
28.97¢/kWh
SEASONAL - 3.7M customers
Detail ->
North Carolina
Duke Energy
13.47¢/kWh
SEASONAL - 7.9M customers
Detail ->
Florida
FPL
12.67¢/kWh
SEASONAL - 5.7M customers
Detail ->

Time-of-Use Rates: 4pm-9pm Costs 2-3x More

California mandated TOU as the default rate plan for new residential customers since 2024. On PG&E's E-TOU-C plan, peak rates run $0.45-$0.65/kWh while off-peak (midnight-3pm) falls to $0.20-$0.25/kWh.

24-Hour Rate Guide (PG&E E-TOU-C)
Off-peak 12am-3pm (~22c) Partial 3-4pm / 9pm-12am Peak 4-9pm (~58c)

EV owners charging after 9pm save $20-50/month. Run your dishwasher and dryer after 9pm. Pre-cool your home before 4pm.

Full TOU guide with calculator ->

US Electricity Rate History (2020-2026)

13.15c
2020
13.66c
2021
15.04c
2022
16.00c
2023
16.48c
2024
17.30c
2025
18.34c
2026

Rates rose 22% from 2022 to 2026 (15.04c to 18.34c). EIA forecasts continued 3-5%/year through 2027. Full history and forecast ->

Why Rates Rose 5% in the Past Year
  • 1. Natural gas prices stayed elevated as the marginal generation fuel
  • 2. Data center + EV demand grew 6%+, pulling capacity prices higher
  • 3. Grid modernization rate cases at PG&E, ConEd, Eversource, Dominion
Full explainer: bill components + state variation ->
Deregulated States

Can You Shop for a Better Rate?

18 states plus DC allow you to choose your electricity supplier. Texas has 100+ providers on PowerToChoose.org. Pennsylvania and Ohio offer official comparison portals. Savings of 10-20% are common in deregulated markets.

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See the Deregulated States Map ->
Solar Break-Even

Is Solar Worth It in Your State?

The federal 30% ITC expired 31 December 2025. 2026 solar payback math is different - no credit on residential rooftop. In high-rate states (CA, MA, HI, NY), payback runs 6-9 years. In low-rate states (ND, LA, ID), 12-15+ years.

6-9 yr
CA/MA/HI
9-12 yr
NY/CT/NJ
12-15+ yr
ND/ID/LA
Full 2026 solar payback by state ->

Calculators and Tools

Nine interactive tools and guides, all using current EIA state rates. No email required, runs entirely in your browser.

Residential
Bill Calculator
Estimate your monthly bill by state + kWh. Residential, commercial, and TOU modes.
Bill-shock
Bill Diagnostic
Paste your bill + kWh. Tool tells you whether the spike is rate-driven, usage-driven, or both.
Moving states
Relocation Cost Calculator
Compare your electricity bill before and after a move. Origin + destination state + your kWh, annual difference.
EV owner
EV Charging Cost
38 EVs × 51 states × 3 charging modes. EPA-verified efficiency. Annual gas comparison.
Business
Demand Charge Calculator
Commercial bills include a demand charge that's 20-40% of the total. Calculate yours + peak-reduction savings.
Homeowner
Solar Break-Even
State-by-state solar payback at 2026 rates, NEM 3.0 aware. With and without federal ITC.
TOU plans
Time of Use Rates
Per-utility peak/off-peak schedules. EV-friendly plans (PG&E EV2-A, SCE TOU-D-PRIME, ConEd).
Appliances
Watts to Cost per Hour
What any wattage costs to run per hour, day, month and year. Worked table from 100W to 3,000W.
Appliances
Appliance Running Cost
What it costs to run an AC, space heater, water heater, dryer, fridge and more, ranked by monthly cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electricity rate per kWh in the US in 2026?+
The US average residential electricity rate is 18.34 cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh) as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is up from 15.04c/kWh in 2022 - a 22% rise in four years. The US average commercial rate is 14.19c/kWh and industrial is 9.17c/kWh. Rates vary significantly by state: from 13.11c in Nevada to 52.72c in Hawaii.
Which state has the cheapest electricity per kWh?+
Nevada has the cheapest electricity at 13.11c/kWh as of June 2026, followed by Nebraska (13.25c), Utah (13.37c), Louisiana (13.49c), Tennessee (14.07c), Arkansas (14.12c). The lowest-rate states share common traits: abundant hydroelectric power (Pacific Northwest), cheap natural gas (Gulf Coast), wind power (Plains states), and low transmission costs from low population density.
Why is electricity so expensive in Hawaii?+
Hawaii pays 52.72c/kWh - roughly 2.9 times the US average - because each Hawaiian island operates as an isolated grid with no mainland power connection. Hawaii Electric (HECO) burns imported petroleum to generate roughly 80% of the state's electricity. The logistics of shipping fuel oil across the Pacific adds $0.15-$0.25/kWh in fuel cost alone. Combined with HECO's rate-base recovery for infrastructure on multiple islands and the 2026 rate case increases, Hawaii stands alone as the most expensive electricity in the US by a wide margin.
What is a time-of-use (TOU) electricity rate?+
A time-of-use rate charges different prices depending on when you use electricity. Peak hours (typically 4pm-9pm when demand is highest) cost more - PG&E's E-TOU-C peak rate runs $0.45-$0.65/kWh. Off-peak hours (overnight and midday when solar production is abundant) are cheaper at $0.20-$0.25/kWh on PG&E. California has made TOU the default rate plan for new residential customers. EV owners who charge overnight can save $20-50/month by shifting usage to off-peak hours.
Can I shop for a better electricity rate?+
Yes - if you live in one of the 18 deregulated states plus DC. Texas has mandatory retail choice with 100+ providers on PowerToChoose.org. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and several other states allow you to choose your electricity supplier. The local utility still delivers the power; only the generation charge is competitive. In Texas, fixed-rate plans from 11-13c/kWh are available. In regulated states (California, Florida, most of the South), you cannot switch suppliers but can optimize through TOU plans or solar.
How do I calculate my electricity bill?+
Your electricity bill has three main components: (1) Energy charge: your monthly kWh times the per-kWh rate. At the US average of 18.34c/kWh with 869 kWh typical usage, that is $159.37. (2) Fixed customer charge: typically $5-$15/month regardless of usage. (3) Taxes and riders: state and local taxes plus utility surcharges (typically 5-15% total). Use our bill calculator at /bill-calculator for a state-specific estimate with current EIA rates.
Why are electricity rates rising in 2026?+
US electricity rates rose 5% year-over-year through June 2026. Three main drivers: (1) Natural gas prices stayed elevated as the primary marginal generation fuel through winter 2025-2026. (2) Data center and EV load grew 6%+ year-over-year in PJM and ERCOT regions, pushing capacity prices higher. (3) Major utilities filed multi-billion-dollar rate cases for grid modernization - PG&E, ConEd, Eversource, and Dominion all received rate increases for storm hardening, undergrounding, and battery storage. The EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (April 2026) projects continued 3-5% annual increases through 2027.
What is the average monthly electric bill in the US?+
The US average residential electric bill is $150/month (EIA 2025 annual data: total residential revenue divided by customer count), on 869 kWh average monthly consumption. At the latest monthly rate of 18.34c/kWh (June 2026), the same usage costs about $159. Bills vary widely by state: low-usage, moderate-rate states like Utah average around $100/month, while Hawaii's extreme rate and hot high-usage states like Texas and Florida push averages well above the national figure.

How We Got These Numbers

National and state averages: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A - Average Retail Price of Electricity by State and Sector. Published monthly. Last verified: June 2026.

Utility rates: Estimated effective residential rates for major utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, ConEd, National Grid NY/MA, Eversource MA/CT/NH, Duke Energy, FPL, Georgia Power, Dominion Energy, Xcel Energy, ComEd, HECO, APS, DTE Electric, Consumers Energy, PSE&G, Evergy, Ameren, Entergy), informed by each utility's published tariff schedule. These are representative averages - confirm exact pricing on the utility's official rate page. Last reviewed June 2026.

Deregulated state information: State public utility commission websites and the National Conference of State Legislatures electric choice status tracker.

TOU rates:Representative peak/off-peak rates for the named time-of-use plans (PG&E E-TOU-C, SCE TOU-D, SDG&E TOU-DR1, ConEd, Eversource), based on their published tariff schedules. Confirm current rates on each utility's tariff page before relying on them.

Rates verified June 2026Page reviewed 2026-06-11Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
State residential, commercial, and industrial averages from EIA Electric Power Monthly. Utility-level tariffs from OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Confirm exact charges on your current bill.
Oliver Wakefield-Smith
Oliver Wakefield-Smith
Founder, Digital Signet

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