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Electricity Rates by State (May 2026)

Electricity rates vary widely from state to state, shaped by local energy sources, infrastructure, and whether the market is regulated or deregulated. Explore the table below to see how every state and the District of Columbia compares.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of May 2026.

All States & DC

Idaho
12.35¢/kWh
9.34¢/kWh
$92
-33.0%
+4.0%
#1
Utah
12.96¢/kWh
10.57¢/kWh
$87
-29.7%
+2.9%
#2
Oklahoma
13.38¢/kWh
8.10¢/kWh
$120
-27.4%
+3.4%
#3
Nebraska
13.59¢/kWh
8.36¢/kWh
$107
-26.3%
+3.3%
#4
Nevada
13.60¢/kWh
9.06¢/kWh
$119
-26.2%
+2.3%
#5
North Dakota
13.61¢/kWh
7.38¢/kWh
$117
-26.2%
+3.9%
#6
Missouri
13.68¢/kWh
10.25¢/kWh
$111
-25.8%
+5.1%
#7
New Mexico
14.12¢/kWh
10.18¢/kWh
$82
-23.4%
-2.6%
#8
Iowa
14.14¢/kWh
10.58¢/kWh
$98
-23.3%
Stable
#9
Louisiana
14.15¢/kWh
11.98¢/kWh
$144
-23.3%
+6.7%
#10
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Cheapest & Most Expensive States

5 Cheapest · Residential
  1. 1Idaho12.35¢/kWh
  2. 2Utah12.96¢/kWh
  3. 3Oklahoma13.38¢/kWh
  4. 4Nebraska13.59¢/kWh
  5. 5Nevada13.60¢/kWh
5 Cheapest · Commercial
  1. 1North Dakota7.38¢/kWh
  2. 2Oklahoma8.10¢/kWh
  3. 3Texas8.26¢/kWh
  4. 4Nebraska8.36¢/kWh
  5. 5Nevada9.06¢/kWh
5 Most Expensive · Residential
  1. 1Hawaii52.00¢/kWh
  2. 2California33.25¢/kWh
  3. 3New York29.93¢/kWh
  4. 4Rhode Island29.46¢/kWh
  5. 5Massachusetts28.82¢/kWh
5 Most Expensive · Commercial
  1. 1Hawaii46.19¢/kWh
  2. 2Rhode Island25.41¢/kWh
  3. 3California24.10¢/kWh
  4. 4Massachusetts24.07¢/kWh
  5. 5Alaska23.71¢/kWh

Key Stats

18.44¢/kWh

National average residential rate

CheapestIdaho

12.35¢/kWh residential

$92/mo est. bill

Most expensiveHawaii

52.00¢/kWh residential

$250/mo est. bill

Key Takeaways

  • Idaho is the cheapest state at 12.35¢/kWh
  • Hawaii is the most expensive at 52.00¢/kWh
  • +6.2% national rate change over the past 12 months
  • 18 states & DC have deregulated electricity markets
  • Illinois had the largest year-over-year increase at +28.4%

Electricity Rates by Region

Mountain-22.8%
14.24¢/kWh

ID · UT · NV · NM · MT · WY · AZ · CO

South-20.9%
14.58¢/kWh

OK · LA · AR · TX

Midwest-20.3%
14.69¢/kWh

NE · ND · MO · IA · KS · SD · MN

South East-13.7%
15.91¢/kWh

TN · KY · NC · FL · GA · MS · SC · AL · WV · VA

Great Lakes+12.0%
20.65¢/kWh

IN · OH · WI · MI · IL

Mid-Atlantic+27.7%
23.55¢/kWh

DE · PA · MD · NJ · DC · NY

New England+50.5%
27.75¢/kWh

VT · NH · CT · ME · MA · RI

Pacific+56.9%
28.94¢/kWh

WA · OR · AK · CA · HI

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in the US is 18.44¢/kWh. The average commercial rate is 13.54¢/kWh. Rates have changed +6.2% compared to the same month last year.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of May 2026.

Utility data from EIA Form 861, 2024.