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Monthly report · residential electricity
Electricity prices in November 2025
The average U.S. home paid 17.8¢ per kWh in November 2025, +5.5% compared with November 2024. Rates rose in 42 of 50 states and D.C. The biggest jump was in District of Columbia (+20.0%), while Rhode Island fell the most (-13.5%).
U.S. average rate
17.8¢/kWh
+5.5% vs Nov 2024
Average bill
$125/mo
+7.8% vs Nov 2024
Average use
706kWh
Per household, November 2025
States with higher rates
42of 51
Including D.C.
Biggest rate increases from a year earlier
District of Columbia+20.0%
New Jersey+16.1%
Maryland+16.0%
Washington+12.0%
New Hampshire+11.9%
Pennsylvania+11.8%
New Mexico+11.7%
Florida+10.9%
Maine+10.6%
Colorado+9.7%
Where rates fell
Most expensive
Cheapest
Highest average bills in November 2025
Average bill = residential revenue ÷ customers for the month. High bills come from heavy use as well as high rates.
All states, November 2025
| State | Rate | vs Nov 2024 | Avg bill | Avg use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.1¢ | +3.3% | $144 | 894 kWh |
| Alaska | 26.2¢ | +5.5% | $156 | 596 kWh |
| Arizona | 15.7¢ | +3.6% | $109 | 695 kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.2¢ | +4.6% | $101 | 767 kWh |
| California | 31.9¢ | +5.7% | $134 | 419 kWh |
| Colorado | 16.4¢ | +9.7% | $92 | 564 kWh |
| Connecticut | 27.0¢ | -7.3% | $166 | 616 kWh |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | +3.2% | $133 | 707 kWh |
| District of Columbia | 22.7¢ | +20.0% | $108 | 477 kWh |
| Florida | 15.8¢ | +10.9% | $136 | 862 kWh |
| Georgia | 14.4¢ | +1.3% | $123 | 854 kWh |
| Hawaii | 40.2¢ | +1.4% | $209 | 520 kWh |
| Idaho | 12.3¢ | +8.6% | $105 | 859 kWh |
| Illinois | 18.3¢ | +7.3% | $105 | 576 kWh |
| Indiana | 17.4¢ | +7.2% | $134 | 767 kWh |
| Iowa | 13.6¢ | +2.8% | $90 | 667 kWh |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | +2.9% | $99 | 656 kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.7¢ | -0.4% | $121 | 882 kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.7¢ | +6.3% | $113 | 890 kWh |
| Maine | 27.9¢ | +10.6% | $147 | 527 kWh |
| Maryland | 21.3¢ | +16.0% | $168 | 788 kWh |
| Massachusetts | 31.2¢ | +3.3% | $152 | 487 kWh |
| Michigan | 19.9¢ | +5.8% | $111 | 555 kWh |
| Minnesota | 15.7¢ | +4.4% | $100 | 639 kWh |
| Mississippi | 15.3¢ | +8.2% | $132 | 859 kWh |
| Missouri | 13.1¢ | +4.7% | $108 | 827 kWh |
| Montana | 12.8¢ | +2.5% | $99 | 771 kWh |
| Nebraska | 12.5¢ | +4.7% | $94 | 754 kWh |
| Nevada | 14.2¢ | -6.9% | $83 | 583 kWh |
| New Hampshire | 27.4¢ | +11.9% | $157 | 574 kWh |
| New Jersey | 22.7¢ | +16.1% | $117 | 516 kWh |
| New Mexico | 15.6¢ | +11.7% | $79 | 507 kWh |
| New York | 26.4¢ | +6.8% | $126 | 477 kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.6¢ | -1.5% | $124 | 847 kWh |
| North Dakota | 11.9¢ | +5.5% | $130 | 1,087 kWh |
| Ohio | 17.7¢ | +7.2% | $136 | 771 kWh |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | +3.7% | $101 | 754 kWh |
| Oregon | 15.6¢ | +4.6% | $132 | 845 kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.2¢ | +11.8% | $145 | 721 kWh |
| Rhode Island | 30.8¢ | -13.5% | $140 | 455 kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.5¢ | -0.6% | $128 | 827 kWh |
| South Dakota | 13.8¢ | +4.1% | $121 | 877 kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.5¢ | -0.7% | $120 | 894 kWh |
| Texas | 16.0¢ | +2.3% | $130 | 814 kWh |
| Utah | 13.1¢ | +7.1% | $83 | 632 kWh |
| Vermont | 24.2¢ | -3.9% | $140 | 580 kWh |
| Virginia | 15.9¢ | +8.2% | $142 | 889 kWh |
| Washington | 13.8¢ | +12.0% | $124 | 894 kWh |
| West Virginia | 15.7¢ | -1.2% | $153 | 978 kWh |
| Wisconsin | 18.4¢ | +8.6% | $107 | 581 kWh |
| Wyoming | 13.9¢ | +9.1% | $109 | 786 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 November 2025?
- The U.S. average residential electricity rate was 17.8¢ per kWh in November 2025, +5.5% compared with November 2024. Rates rose in 42 of 50 states and D.C. and fell in 9. The largest increase was in District of Columbia (+20.0%). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Which state had the most expensive electricity in November 2025?
- Hawaii had the highest average residential rate at 40.2¢ per kWh, followed by California and Massachusetts. The cheapest was North Dakota at 11.9¢.
- What was the average electric bill in November 2025?
- The average U.S. household paid about $125 for electricity in November 2025, using 706 kWh, +7.8% compared with November 2024. The highest average bill was in Hawaii ($209).