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The average electricity rate in the United States is 13.17¢ per kWh.
Map of Average kWh Rates by State
Here’s a map of average electricity rates by state — the darker the state is shaded, the more expensive the electricity:
This map is updated monthly.
Table of Average Electricity (kWh) Prices
This table outlines the average residential and commercial electricity rates, as well as the total average rate, for each state.
| State ▲ | Residential | Commercial | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.09 | 14.13 | 12.19¢ per kWh |
| Alaska | 26.08 | 22.09 | 22.60¢ per kWh |
| Arizona | 15.76 | 12.84 | 13.32¢ per kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.15 | 10.78 | 9.56¢ per kWh |
| California | 35.03 | 22.91 | 26.03¢ per kWh |
| Colorado | 15.70 | 12.32 | 12.53¢ per kWh |
| Connecticut | 31.64 | 23.34 | 26.16¢ per kWh |
| Delaware | 18.12 | 12.32 | 13.78¢ per kWh |
| District of Columbia | 20.15 | 19.48 | 19.07¢ per kWh |
| Florida | 14.98 | 11.25 | 13.08¢ per kWh |
| Georgia | 15.00 | 11.24 | 11.64¢ per kWh |
| Hawaii | 41.03 | 35.82 | 35.34¢ per kWh |
| Idaho | 11.88 | 9.72 | 9.46¢ per kWh |
| Illinois | 18.62 | 12.39 | 13.16¢ per kWh |
| Indiana | 17.02 | 13.84 | 12.18¢ per kWh |
| Iowa | 14.23 | 10.70 | 9.19¢ per kWh |
| Kansas | 14.68 | 11.03 | 11.09¢ per kWh |
| Kentucky | 14.08 | 12.29 | 10.51¢ per kWh |
| Louisiana | 13.15 | 11.55 | 9.78¢ per kWh |
| Maine | 27.91 | 21.40 | 22.84¢ per kWh |
| Maryland | 19.04 | 13.39 | 15.50¢ per kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.94 | 22.46 | 24.67¢ per kWh |
| Michigan | 20.25 | 14.98 | 14.57¢ per kWh |
| Minnesota | 15.87 | 12.41 | 12.59¢ per kWh |
| Mississippi | 14.71 | 12.99 | 11.58¢ per kWh |
| Missouri | 12.97 | 9.70 | 10.56¢ per kWh |
| Montana | 12.90 | 11.63 | 10.66¢ per kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.18 | 8.73 | 9.69¢ per kWh |
| Nevada | 13.32 | 8.14 | 9.45¢ per kWh |
| New Hampshire | 24.02 | 19.30 | 20.50¢ per kWh |
| New Jersey | 20.49 | 16.56 | 17.54¢ per kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.59 | 10.78 | 9.24¢ per kWh |
| New York | 26.67 | 19.25 | 20.31¢ per kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.26 | 10.12 | 11.21¢ per kWh |
| North Dakota | 13.07 | 7.49 | 8.34¢ per kWh |
| Ohio | 17.11 | 11.12 | 11.51¢ per kWh |
| Oklahoma | 12.94 | 8.46 | 8.87¢ per kWh |
| Oregon | 15.88 | 11.19 | 11.64¢ per kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 19.31 | 11.85 | 12.99¢ per kWh |
| Rhode Island | 29.00 | 23.70 | 25.66¢ per kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.32 | 10.81 | 11.14¢ per kWh |
| South Dakota | 14.34 | 10.95 | 11.62¢ per kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.88 | 12.83 | 11.57¢ per kWh |
| Texas | 15.49 | 8.90 | 10.22¢ per kWh |
| Utah | 12.63 | 9.83 | 10.07¢ per kWh |
| Vermont | 23.99 | 19.97 | 19.42¢ per kWh |
| Virginia | 15.41 | 9.19 | 10.91¢ per kWh |
| Washington | 13.67 | 11.59 | 11.14¢ per kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.18 | 11.88 | 11.19¢ per kWh |
| Wisconsin | 19.01 | 13.26 | 13.20¢ per kWh |
| Wyoming | 13.89 | 9.36 | 9.83¢ per kWh |
| U.S. Average | 17.47 | 12.96 | 13.17¢ per kWh |
Source: Internal/proprietary data collected and cataloged from utilities and energy providers, and EIA
U.S. Electricity Price Trends
This is the third consecutive year of electricity prices (per kWh) have risen and outgained the pace of inflation. Here’s a YOY breakdown of how current electricity rates (first half of 2025) compare with rates from last year:
Average: 12.57¢/kWh (2024) vs.13.17¢/kWh (2025) → + 4.8%
Residential: 16.84¢/kWh (2024) vs. 17.47¢/kWh (2025) → + 3.7%
Commercial: 12.41¢/kWh (2024) vs. 12.96¢/kWh (2025) → + 4.4%
Electricity Rates and Plans for Deregulated States
In states with deregulated energy markets, you have the power to choose your electricity provider. This competition drives down prices and gives you access to a wider variety of plans. Explore the states below to compare rates and find a better deal on your electricity bill.
