Electricity Rates by State
The average U.S. residential electricity rate was 18.16¢ per kWh in August 2026, up from 17.57¢ a year earlier. Rates range from 12.72¢ to 47.18¢.
| State | August 2026 | Fridge/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $6.26 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $11.27 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $5.77 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $5.51 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $11.40 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $6.58 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $9.40 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $7.17 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $9.96 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $5.75 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $6.10 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $18.09 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $5.13 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $7.41 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $6.52 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $6.54 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $5.93 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $5.29 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $4.93 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $12.31 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $8.20 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $11.68 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $8.81 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $6.59 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $5.53 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $6.14 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $5.97 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $5.19 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $4.88 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $10.60 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $9.43 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $6.33 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $10.98 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $5.73 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $5.10 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $7.43 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $5.68 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $6.10 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $8.35 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $10.80 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $6.04 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $5.81 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $5.14 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $6.10 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $5.10 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $9.14 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $6.76 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $5.61 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $6.25 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $7.44 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $5.53 |
Note: These are estimates. Real consumption depends on the exact model, its age, settings, room temperature and how you use it. For your exact number, check the appliance's label or measure it with a plug-in energy meter. Rates are August 2026 state averages from the EIA; check your bill for your actual rate. When powering appliances from a generator or power station, never exceed its rated output and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.