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Monthly report · residential electricity
Electricity prices in August 2025
The average U.S. home paid 17.6¢ per kWh in August 2025, +6.1% compared with August 2024. Rates rose in 48 of 50 states and D.C. The biggest jump was in District of Columbia (+33.3%), while Nevada fell the most (-8.7%).
U.S. average rate
17.6¢/kWh
+6.1% vs Aug 2024
Average bill
$190/mo
+3.3% vs Aug 2024
Average use
1,078kWh
Per household, August 2025
States with higher rates
48of 51
Including D.C.
Biggest rate increases from a year earlier
District of Columbia+33.3%
New Jersey+20.9%
Maine+18.8%
Illinois+15.6%
Pennsylvania+13.4%
Florida+13.0%
Oklahoma+12.3%
Washington+12.2%
Ohio+11.8%
Virginia+11.7%
Where rates fell
Most expensive
Cheapest
Highest average bills in August 2025
Average bill = residential revenue ÷ customers for the month. High bills come from heavy use as well as high rates.
All states, August 2025
| State | Rate | vs Aug 2024 | Avg bill | Avg use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.2¢ | +8.6% | $223 | 1,371 kWh |
| Alaska | 27.7¢ | +4.8% | $132 | 476 kWh |
| Arizona | 15.2¢ | +2.4% | $263 | 1,734 kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.3¢ | +6.2% | $191 | 1,435 kWh |
| California | 31.6¢ | +1.4% | $194 | 614 kWh |
| Colorado | 16.4¢ | +6.1% | $144 | 880 kWh |
| Connecticut | 30.2¢ | +0.9% | $240 | 794 kWh |
| Delaware | 16.8¢ | +6.5% | $183 | 1,089 kWh |
| District of Columbia | 23.2¢ | +33.3% | $171 | 737 kWh |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | +13.0% | $222 | 1,444 kWh |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | +4.0% | $201 | 1,304 kWh |
| Hawaii | 38.9¢ | -8.0% | $223 | 573 kWh |
| Idaho | 12.1¢ | +0.3% | $120 | 992 kWh |
| Illinois | 18.1¢ | +15.6% | $163 | 905 kWh |
| Indiana | 16.5¢ | +11.4% | $185 | 1,125 kWh |
| Iowa | 15.6¢ | +5.4% | $153 | 982 kWh |
| Kansas | 14.8¢ | +2.4% | $172 | 1,166 kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | +4.0% | $174 | 1,318 kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.6¢ | +7.4% | $205 | 1,636 kWh |
| Maine | 28.3¢ | +18.8% | $155 | 548 kWh |
| Maryland | 19.8¢ | +11.2% | $190 | 957 kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.6¢ | +3.6% | $219 | 717 kWh |
| Michigan | 20.7¢ | +4.9% | $156 | 752 kWh |
| Minnesota | 16.9¢ | +2.8% | $138 | 816 kWh |
| Mississippi | 13.6¢ | +5.3% | $211 | 1,553 kWh |
| Missouri | 15.5¢ | +5.0% | $200 | 1,295 kWh |
| Montana | 14.3¢ | +7.5% | $117 | 819 kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.2¢ | +7.1% | $147 | 1,116 kWh |
| Nevada | 12.5¢ | -8.7% | $183 | 1,461 kWh |
| New Hampshire | 24.5¢ | +6.7% | $176 | 719 kWh |
| New Jersey | 24.9¢ | +20.9% | $208 | 835 kWh |
| New Mexico | 16.2¢ | +8.6% | $141 | 871 kWh |
| New York | 26.7¢ | +5.8% | $201 | 753 kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.6¢ | +5.0% | $167 | 1,145 kWh |
| North Dakota | 13.0¢ | +1.9% | $124 | 952 kWh |
| Ohio | 17.6¢ | +11.8% | $180 | 1,025 kWh |
| Oklahoma | 14.3¢ | +12.3% | $201 | 1,406 kWh |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | +5.5% | $141 | 894 kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 19.9¢ | +13.4% | $184 | 922 kWh |
| Rhode Island | 26.5¢ | -1.2% | $198 | 746 kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.0¢ | +4.7% | $188 | 1,258 kWh |
| South Dakota | 14.0¢ | +2.5% | $144 | 1,029 kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.0¢ | +6.3% | $204 | 1,569 kWh |
| Texas | 15.5¢ | +3.9% | $235 | 1,523 kWh |
| Utah | 13.7¢ | +5.1% | $148 | 1,082 kWh |
| Vermont | 22.3¢ | +4.8% | $132 | 593 kWh |
| Virginia | 15.8¢ | +11.7% | $169 | 1,070 kWh |
| Washington | 13.6¢ | +12.2% | $115 | 846 kWh |
| West Virginia | 15.7¢ | +1.6% | $163 | 1,043 kWh |
| Wisconsin | 18.5¢ | +5.4% | $141 | 762 kWh |
| Wyoming | 14.4¢ | +4.4% | $110 | 765 kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, monthly retail sales (Form EIA-861M). Monthly rates swing with the season, so compare a month with the same month a year earlier.
Common questions
- How much did electricity prices go up in August 2025?
- The U.S. average residential electricity rate was 17.6¢ per kWh in August 2025, +6.1% compared with August 2024. Rates rose in 48 of 50 states and D.C. and fell in 3. The largest increase was in District of Columbia (+33.3%). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Which state had the most expensive electricity in August 2025?
- Hawaii had the highest average residential rate at 38.9¢ per kWh, followed by California and Massachusetts. The cheapest was Idaho at 12.1¢.
- What was the average electric bill in August 2025?
- The average U.S. household paid about $190 for electricity in August 2025, using 1,078 kWh, +3.3% compared with August 2024. The highest average bill was in Arizona ($263).