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This site shows state-level average residential electricity prices in cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh).
Data Sources & Methodology
We source electricity rate data from authoritative public sources. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the federal government's primary source for energy statistics and is a key reference when available. We also use state public utility commission data and other aggregated datasets. Each state page links to its specific source.
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Update cadence
State rates are reviewed and updated on a monthly cadence. We aim to reflect the latest published data from our sources. See data policy for freshness details.
What the rate means
avgRateCentsPerKwh represents a state average residential electricity price in ¢/kWh.
What the estimator includes/excludes
The Quick bill estimator uses the EIA all-in average residential rate, which already includes delivery, fixed customer charges, and other utility fees — nothing is added on top. Locally billed taxes vary by area, and how a real bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.
Calculation used
Estimated electricity cost = kWh * (¢/kWh) / 100.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and is not utility billing advice.