Average Electricity Rates by State

Average residential price per kilowatt-hour, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (12-month average through July 2026), residential sector, average revenue per kWh. The national average is 18.0¢ per kWh. EnergyGuide labels on refrigerators, freezers, washers and dishwashers are calculated at 14¢ per kWh (16 CFR Part 305, Appendix K1), which is why the label rarely matches the bill.