Electricity Price History in Utah

Electricity cost depends on monthly usage and your state's rate. Below are historical rate trends and price change metrics for Utah. Data comes from EIA residential retail sales.

Current rate
12.97 ¢/kWh
1-year increase
+5.9%
5-year increase
+28.7%

Price Trend

Utah electricity rate historyUtah electricity rate history. 2021-01 to 2025-12. Values: 9.98¢, 9.98¢, 9.98¢, 9.99¢, 10.03¢, 10.76¢, 10.93¢, 10.94¢, 10.90¢, 10.46¢, 10.21¢, 10.15¢, 10.21¢, 10.49¢, 10.45¢, 10.52¢, 10.48¢, 11.09¢, 11.40¢, 11.33¢, 11.38¢, 10.87¢, 10.59¢, 10.47¢, 10.65¢, 10.79¢, 10.86¢, 10.84¢, 10.84¢, 11.44¢, 11.71¢, 11.67¢, 11.85¢, 11.23¢, 11.05¢, 10.87¢, 11.31¢, 11.51¢, 11.48¢, 11.61¢, 11.49¢, 11.88¢, 12.52¢, 13.02¢, 13.60¢, 12.82¢, 12.20¢, 12.27¢, 12.11¢, 12.39¢, 12.39¢, 12.50¢, 12.60¢, 13.10¢, 13.45¢, 13.68¢, 14.12¢, 13.69¢, 13.07¢, 12.99¢
2021-01 to 2025-12

Summary

Electricity prices in Utah have increased 28.7% over the past 5 years. One year ago the rate was 12.27¢/kWh; it is now 12.97¢/kWh. Five years ago the rate was 10.09¢/kWh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much have electricity prices increased in Utah?
Electricity prices in Utah have increased 28.7% over the past 5 years. The 1-year increase is 5.9%. The annualized 5-year increase is approximately 5.2% per year.
Why do electricity prices change?
Electricity prices change due to fuel costs (natural gas, coal, renewables), transmission and distribution investments, regulatory policies, demand patterns, and weather. State-level rates also reflect local generation mix and market structure.
Are electricity prices rising faster than inflation?
It varies by state and period. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that electricity prices have often risen faster than overall inflation in recent years due to grid modernization, renewable mandates, and fuel cost volatility. Compare your state's annualized increase to CPI inflation.

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