How to Cite PriceOfElectricity.com
Citation guidelines for journalists, researchers, and publishers.
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APA-style
PriceOfElectricity.com. (n.d.). Average residential electricity prices by state. Retrieved [date], from https://www.priceofelectricity.com/
MLA-style
"Average Residential Electricity Prices by State." PriceOfElectricity.com, [date], https://www.priceofelectricity.com/.
Simple web citation
PriceOfElectricity.com. Average residential electricity prices by state (¢/kWh). Accessed [date]. https://www.priceofelectricity.com/
Frequently asked
- How do I cite PriceOfElectricity.com in APA style?
- PriceOfElectricity.com. (n.d.). Average residential electricity prices by state. Retrieved [date], from https://priceofelectricity.com/
- How do I cite PriceOfElectricity.com in MLA style?
- "Average Residential Electricity Prices by State." PriceOfElectricity.com, [date], https://priceofelectricity.com/.
- What does 'energy-only estimates' mean?
- Our bill estimates use the energy charge (¢/kWh × usage) only. They exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed customer charges, demand charges, and other utility fees that appear on real bills. Actual bills vary by utility and customer class.
- Where does the data come from?
- We source electricity rate data from authoritative public sources including the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), state public utility commissions, and other aggregated datasets. See our Sources page and About page for details.
- How often is the data updated?
- State rates are reviewed and updated on a monthly cadence. We aim to reflect the latest published data from our sources. See our data policy for freshness definitions (fresh, aging, stale) and update cadence.
- Can I use the data in my publication or report?
- Yes. We provide downloadable datasets (JSON and CSV) for all 50 states. Please attribute PriceOfElectricity.com and link to our site when possible. See our brand guidelines for attribution details.