United States electricity rates

Source: EIA.gov — May 2026

Residential Avg
17.7¢
residential per kWh
Commercial Avg
14.4¢
commercial per kWh
Cheapest State
North Dakota
11.6¢/kWh
Most Expensive
Hawaii
43.0¢/kWh
Rate Spread
31.4¢
cheapest to most expensive
10-Year Change
+45%
national average

17 states have deregulated electricity markets where you can choose your supplier

Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)ElectricRates.org
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