Electricity rates by state

The average residential electricity rate in the U.S. is 13.83 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

(state electric prices last updated May 2, 2022)

The May Choose Energy® Rates Report shows you just how much energy costs can vary, using the latest electricity prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in all 50 states. Information on recent rates and fluctuations may help you understand your electricity bill or decide to change your energy plan. Do you live in a deregulated area and want to sign up for a new energy plan? Enter your ZIP code above for available electricity rates in your area today.

According to the latest data available from the EIA, the average residential U.S. electricity price in February 2022 was 13.83 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The national average increased 0.80% compared with the previous month.

In February, North Dakota paid the lowest average residential electricity rates in the country – 9.64 cents per kWh. Hawaii paid the highest electricity rate at 38.15 cents per kWh.

Once again, Hawaii residents pay the highest average electricity rates in the country with a rate of 38.15 cents/kWh. Hawaii electricity rates were up 17.9% since last February. North Dakota had the lowest residential electricity rates in the nation at 9.64 cents/kWh.

The average home in the U.S. consumes 893 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month. Bills vary by state and region, as cost per kWh differs, evidenced by the monthly Choose Energy Rates Report. To estimate average monthly energy bills, multiply the average home’s electricity usage (893 kWh) by the cost per kWh in your state for that month.

For example, the average electricity rate in Texas is 12.28 cents per kWh in this month’s report. That amounts to an average bill of approximately $109.66 (12.28 cents x 893 kWh) that month. Find your state on the interactive map below to see the latest average rate, its rank among other states, and the percentage change from the previous month.

Commercial electricity rates through the year

In deregulated states, the open energy market is not only for residential customers. Businesses also can take advantage of pricing and plans available through an energy supplier. Actually, in some states, only business customers have access to the deregulated market. The average business consumes 5,692 kWh of electricity per month and received a monthly electric bill of about $602 in 2020.

Business electricity rates vary greatly by industry and function. Although homes come in all shapes and sizes, businesses have larger variations with diverse needs – from industrial buildings to small businesses. In February, for example, the average business in Georgia paid 10.90 cents per kWh. With this number, we can deduce that on average companies in the state paid about $622.42 that month for electricity.

Explore the Choose Energy Business Energy Index for a more in-depth look at commercial and industrial electricity rates.

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• The cost of fueling your car with gasoline vs. electricity in your state.
• The cost of natural gas in your state.
• Your state’s carbon footprint.
• The sources of electricity in your state.
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• The cost of solar panels.