Electricity Rates by State: Average Prices in All 50 States
The U.S. residential average was 18.31¢/kWh in July 2026. Hawaii was highest at 48.00¢ and Louisiana lowest at 12.72¢, a ratio of 3.77 to one. These are historical statewide averages, not offers for your address.
Source: EIA Table 5.6.A. Preliminary data, released 2026-09-24. Dates and definitions.
Five highest and five lowest state rates
Highest
- Hawaii: 48.00¢/kWh
- California: 33.61¢/kWh
- Maine: 32.41¢/kWh
- Massachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh
- New York: 29.90¢/kWh
Lowest
- Louisiana: 12.72¢/kWh
- Nevada: 12.77¢/kWh
- Utah: 13.12¢/kWh
- North Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh
- Tennessee: 13.71¢/kWh
Residential electricity prices, highest to lowest
All rates are cents per kWh. “Vs. U.S.” compares the same month. Year-over-year compares the same month last year. Bills are the separately reported 2024 annual average monthly bills, not estimates at the latest rate.
| State | ¢/kWh | Vs. U.S. | Year over year | 2024 bill/month | Heater estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | +162.2% | +22.0% | $212.12 | Use Hawaii's rate |
| California | 33.61¢ | +83.6% | +2.9% | $160.86 | Use California's rate |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | +77.0% | +15.8% | $133.60 | Use Maine's rate |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | +66.5% | +1.4% | $167.20 | Use Massachusetts's rate |
| New York | 29.90¢ | +63.3% | +14.0% | $139.53 | Use New York's rate |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | +57.5% | +5.6% | $143.54 | Use Alaska's rate |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | +54.5% | +8.1% | $162.40 | Use Rhode Island's rate |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | +45.3% | +16.7% | $144.87 | Use New Hampshire's rate |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | +37.6% | -0.5% | $128.13 | Use New Jersey's rate |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | +31.9% | -12.5% | $199.66 | Use Connecticut's rate |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | +29.7% | +7.3% | $125.66 | Use Vermont's rate |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | +25.9% | +12.2% | $119.31 | Use Michigan's rate |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | +18.6% | +11.3% | $145.17 | Use Pennsylvania's rate |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | +16.9% | +13.7% | $165.87 | Use Maryland's rate |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | +6.2% | +11.9% | $135.16 | Use Ohio's rate |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | +5.0% | +11.6% | $109.99 | Use Illinois's rate |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | +4.1% | +4.4% | $110.87 | Use Wisconsin's rate |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | +0.9% | +11.5% | $150.87 | Use Delaware's rate |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | -4.2% | +11.2% | $148.77 | Use Virginia's rate |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | -4.7% | +3.1% | $110.06 | Use Minnesota's rate |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | -7.2% | +6.3% | $100.57 | Use Colorado's rate |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | -8.6% | +3.4% | $133.06 | Use Indiana's rate |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | -10.4% | +3.0% | $173.50 | Use Alabama's rate |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | -11.1% | +4.6% | $151.25 | Use Georgia's rate |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | -12.1% | +3.4% | $129.18 | Use Missouri's rate |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | -12.1% | +1.8% | $92.88 | Use New Mexico's rate |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | -12.7% | +4.4% | $111.54 | Use Iowa's rate |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | -12.8% | +2.3% | $129.62 | Use Oregon's rate |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | -13.3% | +3.4% | $163.72 | Use Texas's rate |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | -13.8% | +2.3% | $154.76 | Use West Virginia's rate |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | -15.5% | +5.2% | $149.51 | Use South Carolina's rate |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | -16.0% | +0.3% | $160.24 | Use Arizona's rate |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | -16.1% | +5.9% | $127.81 | Use South Dakota's rate |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | -16.6% | +5.6% | $123.90 | Use Kansas's rate |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | -17.2% | +13.4% | $143.50 | Use North Carolina's rate |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | -17.9% | -0.5% | $156.09 | Use Florida's rate |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | -18.1% | +5.0% | $107.91 | Use Montana's rate |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | -19.7% | +9.4% | $113.68 | Use Washington's rate |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | -20.6% | +7.1% | $154.83 | Use Mississippi's rate |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | -21.6% | -1.9% | $107.65 | Use Wyoming's rate |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | -21.6% | +6.1% | $132.05 | Use Oklahoma's rate |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | -21.7% | +8.1% | $129.13 | Use Arkansas's rate |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | -24.6% | +5.2% | $133.81 | Use Kentucky's rate |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | -24.7% | +7.3% | $110.28 | Use Nebraska's rate |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | -25.0% | +11.8% | $108.73 | Use Idaho's rate |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | -25.1% | +3.8% | $143.32 | Use Tennessee's rate |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | -26.8% | +0.8% | $118.38 | Use North Dakota's rate |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | -28.3% | -2.5% | $94.57 | Use Utah's rate |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | -30.3% | +3.1% | $139.39 | Use Nevada's rate |
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | -30.5% | -3.0% | $140.96 | Use Louisiana's rate |
District of Columbia is not included in the 50-state ranking: 25.21¢/kWh; 2024 average monthly bill $113.23. Calculate heating at the DC average.
Why electricity prices vary by state
Fuel and generation costs are only part of a retail bill. Transmission, distribution, maintenance, demand patterns, regulations, and rate design also matter. Island systems and large connected mainland networks face different constraints. A statewide average cannot isolate the contribution of each cause or tell you which plan is cheapest.
EIA explains these price drivers. Retail choice also depends on the utility service area and customer class, not simply a label applied to a whole state. EIA's supplier-choice guidance explains the distinction.
What state rates mean for garage heating
A 4,000 W resistance heater running four actual hours a day for 30 days uses 480 kWh. At the rates above, five such months cost $1,152 in Hawaii versus $305 in Louisiana. This holds runtime constant; it does not predict either state's climate or heating season.
Work out the cost to run a garage heater with your bill rate, size, and duty cycle. Find the size first with the garage heater calculator. Read the Texas electricity guide for a full monthly history, market context, and heating example.
Data sources and update schedule
EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: July 2026 observations, preliminary, released . Historical monthly observations: EIA-861M sales and revenue workbook. Figures may be revised.
Official annual household use and bill figures: EIA residential average monthly bill, Table 5.a, 2024 data, released October 7, 2025. Monthly electricity prices and annual bill statistics describe different periods.
Next scheduled monthly release: . Page data reviewed: . This page uses a reviewed snapshot, not a live tariff feed; a scheduled release date does not automatically update the figures.