Annual Electricity Price Report
A summary of residential electricity prices across 51 U.S. states, computed from the normalized site dataset as of the latest update.
Executive summary
The U.S. average residential electricity rate is 18.31¢/kWh. Across 51 jurisdictions, rates range from 12.72¢/kWh (Louisiana) to 48¢/kWh (Hawaii). The average Electricity Value Score™ is 82.
Key highlights
- U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
- Most expensive: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh
- Cheapest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh
- Average Value Score: 82 / 100
- Very Affordable: 36 states
- Affordable: 8 states
- Average: 6 states
- Very Expensive: 1 state
Top 5 most expensive states
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Value Score | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 48 | 5 | Very Expensive |
| California | 33.61 | 44 | Average |
| Maine | 32.41 | 47 | Average |
| Massachusetts | 30.49 | 53 | Average |
| New York | 29.9 | 54 | Average |
Top 5 cheapest states
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Value Score | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72 | 100 | Very Affordable |
| Nevada | 12.77 | 100 | Very Affordable |
| Utah | 13.12 | 99 | Very Affordable |
| North Dakota | 13.41 | 98 | Very Affordable |
| Tennessee | 13.71 | 97 | Very Affordable |