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The average electric rate across the United States varies from 7.18 cents per kWh to 42.34 cents per kWh.
U.S. 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.
Average Electricity Rates
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 | 14.91 | 13.83 | 14.37¢ per kWh |
| Alaska | 22.38 | 18.43 | 20.41¢ per kWh |
| Arizona | 15.20 | 11.92 | 13.56¢ per kWh |
| Arkansas | 11.74 | 10.11 | 10.93¢ per kWh |
| California | 30.55 | 23.13 | 26.84¢ per kWh |
| Colorado | 15.16 | 11.12 | 13.14¢ per kWh |
| Connecticut | 28.16 | 23.40 | 25.78¢ per kWh |
| Delaware | 16.68 | 12.83 | 14.76¢ per kWh |
| District of Columbia | 18.83 | 17.53 | 18.18¢ per kWh |
| Florida | 14.20 | 11.20 | 12.70¢ per kWh |
| Georgia | 13.49 | 11.31 | 12.40¢ per kWh |
| Hawaii | 42.34 | 38.29 | 40.32¢ per kWh |
| Idaho | 10.97 | 8.34 | 9.66¢ per kWh |
| Illinois | 15.99 | 11.64 | 13.82¢ per kWh |
| Indiana | 14.42 | 12.45 | 13.44¢ per kWh |
| Iowa | 12.43 | 10.19 | 11.31¢ per kWh |
| Kansas | 13.85 | 10.74 | 12.30¢ per kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.28 | 11.91 | 12.60¢ per kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.70 | 10.73 | 11.22¢ per kWh |
| Maine | 26.29 | 19.57 | 22.93¢ per kWh |
| Maryland | 18.15 | 13.55 | 15.85¢ per kWh |
| Massachusetts | 31.22 | 22.46 | 26.84¢ per kWh |
| Michigan | 18.41 | 13.73 | 16.07¢ per kWh |
| Minnesota | 14.05 | 10.98 | 12.52¢ per kWh |
| Mississippi | 13.44 | 12.34 | 12.89¢ per kWh |
| Missouri | 11.57 | 9.45 | 10.51¢ per kWh |
| Montana | 11.87 | 10.95 | 11.41¢ per kWh |
| Nebraska | 10.78 | 8.20 | 9.49¢ per kWh |
| Nevada | 14.88 | 9.85 | 12.37¢ per kWh |
| New Hampshire | 23.62 | 19.91 | 21.77¢ per kWh |
| New Jersey | 19.49 | 14.76 | 17.13¢ per kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.26 | 10.49 | 12.38¢ per kWh |
| New York | 24.37 | 18.77 | 21.57¢ per kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.49 | 10.92 | 12.21¢ per kWh |
| North Dakota | 10.21 | 7.18 | 8.70¢ per kWh |
| Ohio | 15.98 | 10.68 | 13.33¢ per kWh |
| Oklahoma | 11.52 | 8.48 | 10.00¢ per kWh |
| Oregon | 14.12 | 10.58 | 12.35¢ per kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.60 | 11.12 | 14.36¢ per kWh |
| Rhode Island | 25.31 | 24.08 | 24.70¢ per kWh |
| South Carolina | 13.87 | 10.62 | 12.25¢ per kWh |
| South Dakota | 12.42 | 10.61 | 11.52¢ per kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.04 | 12.73 | 12.89¢ per kWh |
| Texas | 15.32 | 8.85 | 12.09¢ per kWh |
| Utah | 11.02 | 7.77 | 9.40¢ per kWh |
| Vermont | 22.29 | 19.58 | 20.94¢ per kWh |
| Virginia | 14.46 | 9.05 | 11.76¢ per kWh |
| Washington | 11.83 | 10.59 | 11.21¢ per kWh |
| West Virginia | 14.51 | 11.77 | 13.14¢ per kWh |
| Wisconsin | 16.31 | 11.76 | 14.04¢ per kWh |
| Wyoming | 11.78 | 9.07 | 10.43¢ per kWh |
| U.S. Average | 16.26 | 12.76 | 12.89¢ per kWh |
Source: Internal/proprietary data gathered from utilities and energy providers across the United States
Here are some quick takeaways from the data in our table:
- Cheapest Electricity Rates: North Dakota has the best electricity rates on average with 10.21¢/kWh for homes and 7.18¢/kWh for businesses.
- Most Expensive Rates: Hawaii has the highest rates for electricity with 42.34¢/kWh for residential and 38.29¢/kWh for commercial customers.
- Trends & Ranges: Residential electricity rates vary from 10.21¢ (North Dakota) to 42.34¢ (Hawaii). Commercial electricity ranges from 7.18¢ (North Dakota) to 38.29¢ (Hawaii).