Electricity Rates by State (August 2026)
Average residential electricity prices for every state from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, for August 2026. The U.S. average is 18.16¢ per kWh. Hawaii is the most expensive at 47.18¢ and Nevada the cheapest at 12.72¢.
Residential electricity prices by state, August 2026
| # | State | ¢/kWh | Year ago | Change | 900 kWh month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 47.18 | 38.53 | +22.5% | $425 |
| 2 | Maine | 32.11 | 28.14 | +14.1% | $289 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 30.48 | 30.55 | -0.2% | $274 |
| 4 | California | 29.75 | 30.92 | -3.8% | $268 |
| 5 | Alaska | 29.41 | 27.79 | +5.8% | $265 |
| 6 | New York | 28.65 | 26.64 | +7.5% | $258 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 28.18 | 26.53 | +6.2% | $254 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 27.64 | 24.44 | +13.1% | $249 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 25.98 | 23.18 | +12.1% | $234 |
| 10 | New Jersey | 24.61 | 24.70 | -0.4% | $221 |
| 11 | Connecticut | 24.51 | 30.17 | -18.8% | $221 |
| 12 | Vermont | 23.84 | 22.10 | +7.9% | $215 |
| 13 | Michigan | 22.99 | 20.73 | +10.9% | $207 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 21.77 | 19.93 | +9.2% | $196 |
| 15 | Maryland | 21.40 | 19.89 | +7.6% | $193 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 19.41 | 18.44 | +5.3% | $175 |
| 17 | Ohio | 19.38 | 17.55 | +10.4% | $174 |
| 18 | Illinois | 19.32 | 18.03 | +7.2% | $174 |
| 19 | Delaware | 18.70 | 16.85 | +11.0% | $168 |
| 20 | Virginia | 17.64 | 15.85 | +11.3% | $159 |
| 21 | Minnesota | 17.20 | 16.89 | +1.8% | $155 |
| 22 | Colorado | 17.17 | 16.21 | +5.9% | $155 |
| 23 | Iowa | 17.06 | 15.48 | +10.2% | $154 |
| 24 | Indiana | 17.02 | 16.21 | +5.0% | $153 |
| 25 | New Mexico | 16.51 | 15.98 | +3.3% | $149 |
| 26 | Alabama | 16.33 | 16.26 | +0.4% | $147 |
| 27 | West Virginia | 16.31 | 15.62 | +4.4% | $147 |
| 28 | Missouri | 16.02 | 15.32 | +4.6% | $144 |
| 29 | Oregon | 15.92 | 15.85 | +0.4% | $143 |
| 30 | Texas | 15.91 | 15.40 | +3.3% | $143 |
| 31 | Georgia | 15.90 | 15.55 | +2.3% | $143 |
| 32 | South Carolina | 15.76 | 15.16 | +4.0% | $142 |
| 33 | Montana | 15.57 | 14.29 | +9.0% | $140 |
| 34 | Kansas | 15.47 | 14.65 | +5.6% | $139 |
| 35 | South Dakota | 15.15 | 13.90 | +9.0% | $136 |
| 36 | Arizona | 15.05 | 15.09 | -0.3% | $135 |
| 37 | Florida | 14.99 | 15.33 | -2.2% | $135 |
| 38 | North Carolina | 14.95 | 14.59 | +2.5% | $135 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | 14.82 | 14.42 | +2.8% | $133 |
| 40 | Washington | 14.63 | 13.65 | +7.2% | $132 |
| 41 | Mississippi | 14.43 | 13.61 | +6.0% | $130 |
| 42 | Wyoming | 14.43 | 14.33 | +0.7% | $130 |
| 43 | Arkansas | 14.37 | 13.33 | +7.8% | $129 |
| 44 | Kentucky | 13.80 | 13.10 | +5.3% | $124 |
| 45 | Nebraska | 13.54 | 12.80 | +5.8% | $122 |
| 46 | Tennessee | 13.42 | 13.09 | +2.5% | $121 |
| 47 | Idaho | 13.37 | 12.08 | +10.7% | $120 |
| 48 | North Dakota | 13.31 | 12.97 | +2.6% | $120 |
| 49 | Utah | 13.31 | 13.62 | -2.3% | $120 |
| 50 | Louisiana | 12.87 | 12.55 | +2.5% | $116 |
| 51 | Nevada | 12.72 | 12.54 | +1.4% | $114 |
| U.S. average | 18.16 | 17.57 | +3.4% | $163 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A. Recent months are preliminary and can be revised. The “900 kWh month” column is price × 900 kWh and excludes fixed charges and taxes.
Why electricity prices differ between states
- Fuel mix. States with cheap hydropower or natural gas tend to have lower prices.
- Islands and remote grids. Hawaii and Alaska rely more on imported fuel.
- Grid and policy costs. Transmission, wildfire protection, and clean-energy programs add to rates in some states.
- Season. Prices are often higher in summer months when demand peaks.
How to lower your electricity cost
- Check what each appliance costs with our electricity cost calculator.
- Ask your utility about time-of-use plans if you can shift laundry, dishwashing or EV charging to off-peak hours.
- Seal air leaks and service your HVAC — heating and cooling are the biggest part of most bills.
- Estimate whether rooftop panels pay off with our solar savings calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the most expensive electricity?
In the latest EIA data (August 2026), Hawaii has the highest average residential price at 47.18¢ per kWh.
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
Nevada has the lowest average residential price at 12.72¢ per kWh in the latest EIA data (August 2026).
What is the average price of electricity in the US?
The U.S. average residential price was 18.16¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the EIA.
How often is this page updated?
The EIA publishes new state prices every month, usually with about a two-month delay. We refresh this page when new data is released.