Monthly reports / February 2026
Monthly report · residential electricity
Electricity prices in February 2026
The average U.S. home paid 17.6¢ per kWh in February 2026, +7.4% compared with February 2025. Rates rose in 47 of 50 states and D.C. The biggest jump was in Maine (+22.6%), while Rhode Island fell the most (-11.5%).
U.S. average rate
17.6¢/kWh
+7.4% vs Feb 2025
Average bill
$157/mo
+6.8% vs Feb 2025
Average use
888kWh
Per household, February 2026
States with higher rates
47of 51
Including D.C.
Biggest rate increases from a year earlier
Maine+22.6%
District of Columbia+21.6%
New Jersey+17.4%
Idaho+15.3%
New Hampshire+15.3%
Montana+14.9%
New York+14.4%
North Dakota+13.8%
Washington+13.2%
Pennsylvania+12.8%
Where rates fell
Most expensive
Cheapest
Highest average bills in February 2026
Average bill = residential revenue ÷ customers for the month. High bills come from heavy use as well as high rates.
All states, February 2026
| State | Rate | vs Feb 2025 | Avg bill | Avg use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.2¢ | +2.2% | $188 | 1,164 kWh |
| Alaska | 25.8¢ | +4.2% | $167 | 646 kWh |
| Arizona | 16.0¢ | +5.5% | $102 | 636 kWh |
| Arkansas | 12.7¢ | +9.4% | $156 | 1,227 kWh |
| California | 33.2¢ | +4.7% | $140 | 420 kWh |
| Colorado | 16.8¢ | +11.3% | $96 | 573 kWh |
| Connecticut | 30.8¢ | -7.3% | $243 | 790 kWh |
| Delaware | 16.3¢ | +4.0% | $196 | 1,207 kWh |
| District of Columbia | 24.0¢ | +21.6% | $170 | 711 kWh |
| Florida | 15.8¢ | +5.5% | $156 | 990 kWh |
| Georgia | 14.1¢ | +4.2% | $152 | 1,079 kWh |
| Hawaii | 43.0¢ | +0.7% | $182 | 422 kWh |
| Idaho | 12.6¢ | +15.3% | $119 | 944 kWh |
| Illinois | 17.8¢ | +8.3% | $128 | 719 kWh |
| Indiana | 16.1¢ | +9.7% | $175 | 1,089 kWh |
| Iowa | 12.7¢ | +4.9% | $111 | 871 kWh |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | +10.5% | $111 | 736 kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.4¢ | +4.7% | $181 | 1,349 kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.9¢ | +8.7% | $150 | 1,164 kWh |
| Maine | 32.2¢ | +22.6% | $204 | 635 kWh |
| Maryland | 20.1¢ | +9.7% | $235 | 1,169 kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.5¢ | +0.1% | $215 | 705 kWh |
| Michigan | 20.0¢ | +5.9% | $120 | 600 kWh |
| Minnesota | 15.4¢ | +5.4% | $116 | 753 kWh |
| Mississippi | 14.7¢ | +10.3% | $183 | 1,242 kWh |
| Missouri | 12.2¢ | +8.0% | $133 | 1,097 kWh |
| Montana | 13.3¢ | +14.9% | $130 | 974 kWh |
| Nebraska | 11.8¢ | +8.7% | $120 | 1,013 kWh |
| Nevada | 14.4¢ | +0.6% | $82 | 574 kWh |
| New Hampshire | 26.5¢ | +15.3% | $195 | 736 kWh |
| New Jersey | 23.1¢ | +17.4% | $147 | 635 kWh |
| New Mexico | 15.1¢ | +3.7% | $83 | 548 kWh |
| New York | 30.0¢ | +14.4% | $198 | 661 kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.6¢ | +3.2% | $173 | 1,185 kWh |
| North Dakota | 11.6¢ | +13.8% | $145 | 1,244 kWh |
| Ohio | 17.5¢ | +10.7% | $172 | 980 kWh |
| Oklahoma | 12.9¢ | +11.1% | $120 | 928 kWh |
| Oregon | 14.6¢ | -0.1% | $139 | 947 kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢ | +12.8% | $213 | 1,051 kWh |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ | -11.5% | $171 | 581 kWh |
| South Carolina | 16.1¢ | +11.4% | $183 | 1,134 kWh |
| South Dakota | 13.2¢ | +11.8% | $147 | 1,113 kWh |
| Tennessee | 12.8¢ | +2.2% | $205 | 1,602 kWh |
| Texas | 15.4¢ | +3.6% | $142 | 921 kWh |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | +7.6% | $84 | 626 kWh |
| Vermont | 23.3¢ | +5.8% | $164 | 705 kWh |
| Virginia | 16.0¢ | +12.2% | $209 | 1,311 kWh |
| Washington | 14.1¢ | +13.2% | $154 | 1,088 kWh |
| West Virginia | 14.4¢ | -2.8% | $205 | 1,421 kWh |
| Wisconsin | 18.7¢ | +7.6% | $120 | 640 kWh |
| Wyoming | 13.0¢ | +11.5% | $124 | 950 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 February 2026?
- The U.S. average residential electricity rate was 17.6¢ per kWh in February 2026, +7.4% compared with February 2025. Rates rose in 47 of 50 states and D.C. and fell in 4. The largest increase was in Maine (+22.6%). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Which state had the most expensive electricity in February 2026?
- Hawaii had the highest average residential rate at 43.0¢ per kWh, followed by California and Maine. The cheapest was North Dakota at 11.6¢.
- What was the average electric bill in February 2026?
- The average U.S. household paid about $157 for electricity in February 2026, using 888 kWh, +6.8% compared with February 2025. The highest average bill was in Connecticut ($243).