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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 is energy-only. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed customer charges, and other utility charges that may appear on a real bill.

Calculation used

Estimated energy charge = kWh * (¢/kWh) / 100.

Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and is not utility billing advice.

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