Data desk

Data with the assumptions attached.

A launch snapshot of residential electricity information, designed to show the comparison—not to substitute for your utility bill.

What these figures mean

Electricity figures are average retail prices and average monthly bills, not a quote for an individual household. EIA calculates average retail price from reported revenue and sales; utility rates may differ by plan, usage, time, and fees.

Update policy

This launch snapshot is refreshed manually. The source and release context are displayed on the methodology page, and each future data release will carry a visible revision date.

Launch snapshot

StateAverage retail priceTypical bill
Connecticut31.8¢/kWh$190
California30.6¢/kWh$176
Texas15.4¢/kWh$164
United States17.9¢/kWh$143