U.S. electricity costs
What is the average residential electricity rate in the U.S.?
The latest available EIA U.S. residential average is 18.34¢ per kWh for June 2026.
U.S. residential average
18.34¢per kWhEIA · June 2026
This nationwide average combines residential electricity sales and revenue. Individual state and utility prices can differ substantially.
12-month trend
U.S. residential electricity prices
Monthly average residential electricity price reported by EIA.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 18.34¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | 18.44¢/kWh |
| Apr 2026 | 18.83¢/kWh |
| Mar 2026 | 18.83¢/kWh |
| Feb 2026 | 17.65¢/kWh |
| Jan 2026 | 17.45¢/kWh |
| Dec 2025 | 17.24¢/kWh |
| Nov 2025 | 17.78¢/kWh |
| Oct 2025 | 17.97¢/kWh |
| Sep 2025 | 18.08¢/kWh |
| Aug 2025 | 17.61¢/kWh |
| Jul 2025 | 17.45¢/kWh |
Monthly examples
What the U.S. average means for common usage levels
These examples apply the national average price directly to usage. They are not a prediction of a particular household bill.
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