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Monthly report · residential electricity
Electricity prices in September 2025
The average U.S. home paid 18.1¢ per kWh in September 2025, +7.5% compared with September 2024. Rates rose in 47 of 50 states and D.C. The biggest jump was in District of Columbia (+31.3%), while Connecticut fell the most (-7.8%).
U.S. average rate
18.1¢/kWh
+7.5% vs Sep 2024
Average bill
$159/mo
+6.0% vs Sep 2024
Average use
878kWh
Per household, September 2025
States with higher rates
47of 51
Including D.C.
Biggest rate increases from a year earlier
District of Columbia+31.3%
New Jersey+21.1%
Illinois+20.6%
Indiana+16.9%
Pennsylvania+15.1%
Maryland+14.7%
Florida+12.5%
Georgia+12.3%
Ohio+11.8%
New Hampshire+11.6%
Where rates fell
Most expensive
Highest average bills in September 2025
Average bill = residential revenue ÷ customers for the month. High bills come from heavy use as well as high rates.
All states, September 2025
| State | Rate | vs Sep 2024 | Avg bill | Avg use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4¢ | +6.3% | $197 | 1,202 kWh |
| Alaska | 27.2¢ | +5.1% | $127 | 467 kWh |
| Arizona | 15.3¢ | +2.4% | $200 | 1,312 kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.8¢ | +7.5% | $152 | 1,103 kWh |
| California | 32.0¢ | +0.7% | $202 | 632 kWh |
| Colorado | 16.7¢ | +7.3% | $112 | 670 kWh |
| Connecticut | 30.5¢ | -7.8% | $174 | 570 kWh |
| Delaware | 18.1¢ | +7.9% | $153 | 846 kWh |
| District of Columbia | 23.7¢ | +31.3% | $129 | 547 kWh |
| Florida | 15.8¢ | +12.5% | $194 | 1,231 kWh |
| Georgia | 15.3¢ | +12.3% | $168 | 1,099 kWh |
| Hawaii | 39.5¢ | -3.3% | $215 | 543 kWh |
| Idaho | 12.5¢ | +1.1% | $98 | 787 kWh |
| Illinois | 19.1¢ | +20.6% | $125 | 657 kWh |
| Indiana | 17.3¢ | +16.9% | $148 | 857 kWh |
| Iowa | 14.8¢ | +5.3% | $112 | 757 kWh |
| Kansas | 15.2¢ | +3.5% | $135 | 887 kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.6¢ | +9.3% | $137 | 1,008 kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.4¢ | +2.7% | $177 | 1,430 kWh |
| Maine | 28.0¢ | +6.5% | $131 | 468 kWh |
| Maryland | 21.1¢ | +14.7% | $175 | 829 kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ | +3.9% | $166 | 545 kWh |
| Michigan | 21.2¢ | +5.4% | $116 | 549 kWh |
| Minnesota | 17.1¢ | +4.0% | $113 | 662 kWh |
| Mississippi | 14.0¢ | +6.2% | $185 | 1,322 kWh |
| Missouri | 15.8¢ | +8.3% | $159 | 1,002 kWh |
| Montana | 14.6¢ | +8.8% | $104 | 708 kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.8¢ | +7.3% | $124 | 894 kWh |
| Nevada | 13.1¢ | -7.0% | $132 | 1,008 kWh |
| New Hampshire | 27.8¢ | +11.6% | $141 | 508 kWh |
| New Jersey | 23.4¢ | +21.1% | $145 | 618 kWh |
| New Mexico | 16.5¢ | +9.8% | $111 | 673 kWh |
| New York | 27.2¢ | +8.7% | $152 | 560 kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.1¢ | +1.7% | $139 | 917 kWh |
| North Dakota | 13.7¢ | +6.3% | $111 | 811 kWh |
| Ohio | 17.6¢ | +11.8% | $133 | 756 kWh |
| Oklahoma | 14.8¢ | +7.1% | $162 | 1,092 kWh |
| Oregon | 16.0¢ | +4.4% | $114 | 715 kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.5¢ | +15.1% | $143 | 701 kWh |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | -1.4% | $135 | 478 kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.3¢ | +3.7% | $157 | 1,022 kWh |
| South Dakota | 14.8¢ | +6.6% | $126 | 853 kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | +7.0% | $161 | 1,213 kWh |
| Texas | 15.8¢ | +5.1% | $207 | 1,309 kWh |
| Utah | 14.1¢ | +3.8% | $115 | 812 kWh |
| Vermont | 23.9¢ | +6.5% | $113 | 472 kWh |
| Virginia | 16.6¢ | +9.1% | $144 | 869 kWh |
| Washington | 13.8¢ | +11.3% | $103 | 745 kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | +1.9% | $122 | 758 kWh |
| Wisconsin | 18.7¢ | +5.6% | $113 | 602 kWh |
| Wyoming | 15.0¢ | +7.8% | $95 | 635 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 September 2025?
- The U.S. average residential electricity rate was 18.1¢ per kWh in September 2025, +7.5% compared with September 2024. Rates rose in 47 of 50 states and D.C. and fell in 4. The largest increase was in District of Columbia (+31.3%). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Which state had the most expensive electricity in September 2025?
- Hawaii had the highest average residential rate at 39.5¢ per kWh, followed by California and Connecticut. The cheapest was Louisiana at 12.4¢.
- What was the average electric bill in September 2025?
- The average U.S. household paid about $159 for electricity in September 2025, using 878 kWh, +6.0% compared with September 2024. The highest average bill was in Hawaii ($215).