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Electricity Rate in Utah (2026): 12.96c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Utah is 12.96 cents per kWh as of May 2026, 5.48c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The Utah commercial rate is 10.57c/kWh and the industrial rate is 8.10c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
12.96¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
-30%
5.48c below
Avg Monthly Bill
$101
770 kWh
Provider Choice
No
Regulated monopoly

Utah Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Utah electricity averages 12.96 cents per kWh for residential customers as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 5.48c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Utah households is $101 based on typical usage of 770 kWh.

Utah has some of the cheaper electricity in the West - 12.96c/kWh (May 2026), well below the US average of 18.44c. Almost the entire state is served by a single regulated utility: Rocky Mountain Power, the Utah operating name of PacifiCorp (a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company), which delivers more than 80% of Utah's electricity to roughly a million customers under the oversight of the Utah Public Service Commission. Utah is a regulated, vertically integrated market with no residential retail choice - households buy from the utility assigned to their territory. Coal is still the backbone of the grid (around 46% of generation), with natural gas near 30% and a fast-growing solar share around 15%, which helps hold per-kWh costs down. Rates have been climbing, though: Rocky Mountain Power asked for a 30.5% increase over two years in its 2024 rate case, and in April 2025 the PSC approved a far smaller 4.7% increase for single-family residential customers - about a quarter of what the utility sought - citing fuel and wholesale-power costs, new transmission and generation, and wildfire-insurance premiums. The emerging pressure is data-center load along the Silicon Slopes corridor (Lehi, Draper, Bluffdale); Utah's 2025 Senate Bill 132 created a "large load" framework requiring customers of 100 MW or more to shoulder the cost of the infrastructure they need, a structure designed to keep data-center build-out off residential bills.

Generation mix: Coal 46%, natural gas 30%, solar 15%, wind and hydro 6%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Utah rates rose 2.9% year-over-year as of May 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 6.2% over the same period.

Regulated: You Cannot Switch Electricity Suppliers

Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) operates as the regulated utility in Utah. Retail electricity choice is not available for residential customers. Options for reducing your bill include: time-of-use rate optimization, energy efficiency upgrades, and rooftop solar.

Your Utah Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (770 kWh x 12.96c)$99.79
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$109.79
Utah Rate by Sector - May 2026
Residential (US 18.44c)12.96c
Commercial (US 13.54c)10.57c
Industrial (US 8.71c)8.10c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Adjacent States
Idaho12.35c
Wyoming14.80c
Colorado16.16c
Nevada13.60c
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Utah Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Utah in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Utah is 12.96 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 5.48c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh (-30%). The average monthly electricity bill in Utah is approximately $101 based on 770 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Utah?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Utah is 10.57 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 13.54c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Utah?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Utah is 8.10 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 8.71c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Utah?+
No - Utah operates a regulated electricity market. Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) serves as the regulated monopoly utility. Customers cannot switch electricity generation suppliers. Options for reducing bills include time-of-use rate optimization (where available), energy efficiency upgrades, and solar installation.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Utah?+
The average Utah household uses approximately 770 kWh per month. At 12.96c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $101. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Utah?+
Utah's generation mix is primarily Coal 46%, natural gas 30%, solar 15%, wind and hydro 6%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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