🇺🇸United States • Electricity Rates & Tariffs (2026)
United States (National Average) Electricity Cost & kWh Calculator
The average residential electricity rate in United States (National Average) is approximately $0.162 per kWh (approx. $0.162 USD/kWh). Calculate your monthly power bills, explore grid generation mix, and evaluate peak Time-of-Use tariffs.
United States (National Average) Utility Bill Estimator
USD ($)kWh/month
USD/kWh
Estimated Monthly Bill
$144.18
For 890 kWh/monthEstimated Annual Electricity Bill
$1730.16
10,680 kWh annual totalDaily Average Power Cost
$4.81 /day
29.7 kWh/dayUnited States (National Average) Electrical Grid Generation Mix
22% Renewable ShareNatural Gas43% of Grid
Renewables (Wind/Solar/Hydro)22% of Grid
Nuclear19% of Grid
Coal16% of Grid
Grid Architecture: The U.S. bulk power system is divided into three major interconnections: the Eastern Interconnection, Western Interconnection, and ERCOT (Texas). Consumption is heavily driven by residential central air conditioning and large household appliances.
Billing & Tariffs: Combination of flat rates, seasonal tiers, and Time-of-Use (TOU) tariffs with fixed monthly meter connection fees ($10 to $20/month).
Major Utilities: NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, Exelon, American Electric Power.
Compare Electricity Rates Across Other Countries & States
🇺🇸United States$0.162🇺🇸United States$0.380🇺🇸United States$0.145🇺🇸United States$0.154🇺🇸United States$0.245🇩🇪Germany€0.395🇬🇧United Kingdom£0.245🇦🇺AustraliaA$0.330🇮🇳India₹7.800🇵🇰Pakistan₨48.000🇯🇵Japan¥32.500🇨🇳China¥0.580🇨🇦CanadaCA$0.145🇫🇷France€0.251🇮🇹Italy€0.310🇪🇸Spain€0.220🇧🇷BrazilR$0.880🇲🇽MexicoMex$2.100🇿🇦South AfricaR2.850🇳🇱Netherlands€0.330🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesAED0.300🇸🇬SingaporeS$0.325🇳🇿New ZealandNZ$0.340
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Frequently Asked Questions: United States (National Average) Electricity Tariffs
What is the average electricity cost per kWh in the United States?
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-861M), the national average residential electricity rate is approximately 16.2 cents per kWh ($0.162/kWh).
How many kWh does an average American household use per month?
The average U.S. residential utility customer uses about 890 kWh of electricity per month (approx. 10,680 kWh annually), resulting in an average monthly electricity bill of around $144.
Which US states have the highest and lowest electricity rates?
Hawaii (42¢/kWh) and California (34¢/kWh) have the highest electricity rates, while Louisiana (11¢/kWh), Idaho (10¢/kWh), and Washington (11¢/kWh) have the lowest due to abundant hydroelectric power.
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Founder & Lead Renewable Energy Specialist
Abdul Rehman is a Renewable Energy Consultant and Solar Systems Specialist. He built kwtokwh.com to provide transparent, accessible calculation tools that help homeowners, electricians, and facility engineers accurately convert electrical power (kW) into billed energy consumption (kWh) calibrated against NIST and IEC metrology standards.
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