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  1. U.S. residential retail price of electricity 2024, by state

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    Updated Feb 6, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. residential retail price of electricity 2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/630090/states-with-the-average-electricity-price-for-the-residential-sector-in-the-us/
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    Feb 6, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Sep 2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Hawaii is the state with the highest household electricity price in the United States. In September 2024, the average retail price of electricity for Hawaiian residences amounted to 41.27 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. California followed in second, with 30.221 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Meanwhile, Utah registered the lowest price in the period, at around 11.4 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Why is electricity so expensive in Hawaii? Fossil fuels, and specifically oil, account for approximately 80 percent of Hawaii’s electricity mix, so the electricity price in this state can be roughly brought down to the price of oil in the country. Oil was by far the most expensive fossil fuel used for electricity generation in the country. As Hawaii depends on oil imports, the cost of transportation and infrastructure must be added to the oil price. Electricity prices worldwide The U.S. retail price for electricity increased almost every year since 1990. In 2023, it stood at 12.7 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour, almost double the charge put on electricity back in 1990. However, household electricity prices are around 25 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour lower in the U.S. when compared to European countries reliant on energy imports, such as Germany and Italy.

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    Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in U.S. City Average

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    Updated Jun 11, 2025
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    (2025). Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in U.S. City Average [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APU000072610
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    Jun 11, 2025
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    United States
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in U.S. City Average (APU000072610) from Nov 1978 to May 2025 about electricity, energy, retail, price, and USA.

  3. Household electricity prices in the U.S. 1975-2023

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    Updated Jun 28, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Household electricity prices in the U.S. 1975-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/200199/residential-sector-electricity-prices-in-the-us-since-1975/
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    Jun 28, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The average retail price of electricity for households has risen steadily in the United States, reaching a peak of around 15.98 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2023. In the U.S., electricity prices tend to reflect base overnight costs for power plants, their maintenance, fuel costs, and the operation of power grids. How electricity rates differ across states in the U.S. The price of electricity varies widely across states. Hawaii has continuously had one of the highest rates and Washington one of the lowest. In Hawaii, the power sector is largely reliant on petroleum and diesel generators. Crude oil is a comparatively expensive fuel and prices tend to be volatile, driving up overall electricity prices. Meanwhile, electricity prices are low in states which use hydropower as the main source of electricity, as Washington. In the U.S., costs of electricity are greatly shaped by the primary power source used per state. Maintaining the power grid In addition to primary fuel purchases, the costs required to operate and maintain transmission and distribution systems also impact the prices that a household pays. In 2022, power utilities reported a peak in grid operating expenses, with transmission-related costs reaching 15.9 billion U.S. dollars and almost six billion U.S. dollars invested in distribution networks.

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    Electricity Rates by State

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    Updated Jun 29, 2025
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    (2025). Electricity Rates by State [Dataset]. https://www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 29, 2025
    Time period covered
    Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    A table listing the average electricity rates (kWh) of all 50 U.S. states as of March 2025.

  5. Electricity retail prices in the U.S. 1990-2024

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Electricity retail prices in the U.S. 1990-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183700/us-average-retail-electricity-price-since-1990/
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    Jun 27, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The retail price for electricity in the United States stood at an average of ***** U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour in 2024. This is the highest figure reported in the indicated period. Nevertheless, the U.S. still has one of the lowest electricity prices worldwide. As a major producer of primary energy, energy prices are lower than in countries that are more reliant on imports or impose higher taxes. Regional variations and sector disparities The impact of rising electricity costs across U.S. states is not uniform. Hawaii stands out with the highest household electricity price, reaching a staggering ***** U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour in September 2024. This stark contrast is primarily due to Hawaii's heavy reliance on imported oil for power generation. On the other hand, states like Utah benefit from lower rates, with prices around **** U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Regarding U.S. prices by sector, residential customers have borne the brunt of price increases, paying an average of ***** U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour in 2023, significantly more than commercial and industrial sectors. Factors driving price increases Several factors contribute to the upward trend in electricity prices. The integration of renewable energy sources, investments in smart grid technologies, and rising peak demand all play a role. Additionally, the global energy crisis of 2022 and natural disasters affecting power infrastructure have put pressure on the electric utility industry. The close connection between U.S. electricity prices and natural gas markets also influences rates, as domestic prices are affected by higher-paying international markets. Looking ahead, projections suggest a continued increase in electricity prices, with residential rates expected to grow by *** percent in 2024, driven by factors such as increased demand and the ongoing effects of climate change.

  6. Electricity retail price in the U.S. 1998-2024, by sector

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    Updated Apr 8, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Electricity retail price in the U.S. 1998-2024, by sector [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/200197/average-retail-price-of-electricity-in-the-us-by-sector-since-1998/
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    Apr 8, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, the retail price of electricity for residential customers in the United States averaged 16.48 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Households are charged more than the commercial and industrial sectors, because of the higher distribution costs. Since 2020, electricity customers have seen electricity prices increase in the U.S. and peak in 2024. The U.S. electricity market The U.S. electricity market is led by several types of electricity providers, such as cooperatives, municipal systems, and shareholder-owned electric utilities. In 2022, cooperatives were the most common type of ownership in the U.S., with more than 600 providers. That year, the U.S. electric utility industry revenue amounted to 488 billion U.S. dollars. Electricity prices around the world Electricity prices vary widely from country to country, depending on energy sources used, as well as government and industry subsidies and regulations. In 2023, Ireland and the United Kingdom had some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide. Meanwhile, U.S. households paid some of the lowest prices. However, leading oil and gas-producing regions such as the Middle East registered the cheapest rates overall.

  7. U.S. Electric Utility Companies and Rates: Look-up by Zipcode (2022)

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    Updated Apr 5, 2024
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    Jay Huggins; Jay Huggins (2024). U.S. Electric Utility Companies and Rates: Look-up by Zipcode (2022) [Dataset]. https://data.openei.org/submissions/5993
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 5, 2024
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    United States Department of Energyhttp://energy.gov/
    National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
    Open Energy Data Initiative (OEDI)
    Authors
    Jay Huggins; Jay Huggins
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This dataset, compiled by NREL using data from ABB, the Velocity Suite (http://energymarketintel.com/) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration dataset 861 (http://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/), provides average residential, commercial and industrial electricity rates with likely zip codes for both investor owned utilities (IOU) and non-investor owned utilities. Note: the files include average rates for each utility (not average rates per zip code), but not the detailed rate structure data found in the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (https://openei.org/apps/USURDB/).

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    Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in Size Class A

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jun 11, 2025
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    (2025). Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in Size Class A [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUURA000SEHF01
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    Jun 11, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in Size Class A (CUURA000SEHF01) from Dec 1986 to May 2025 about electricity, urban, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

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    ELECTRICITY PRICE by Country Dataset

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    Updated Sep 16, 2022
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2022). ELECTRICITY PRICE by Country Dataset [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/electricity-price
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 16, 2022
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRICE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  10. Electricity Price Trend and Forecast

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    Updated Sep 24, 2024
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    Procurement Resource (2024). Electricity Price Trend and Forecast [Dataset]. https://www.procurementresource.com/resource-center/electricity-price-trends
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 24, 2024
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    https://www.procurementresource.com/privacy-policyhttps://www.procurementresource.com/privacy-policy

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 2014 - Jul 4, 2027
    Area covered
    Middle East & Africa, Latin America, North America, Asia, Europe
    Description

    Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Electricity in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East Africa).

  11. Annual Average Electricity Price by State by Provider From 1990 - Latest...

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    Updated Jul 6, 2021
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    U.S. Energy Information Administration (2021). Annual Average Electricity Price by State by Provider From 1990 - Latest Year Available [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/annual-average-electricity-price-by-state-by-provider-from-1990-latest-year-available
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 6, 2021
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    Energy Information Administrationhttp://www.eia.gov/
    Description

    Annual data on the average price of retail electricity to consumers. Data organized by U.S. state and by provider, i.e., total electric industry, full-service providers, restructured retail service providers, energy-only providers, and delivery-only service. Annual time series extend back to 1990. Based on Form EIA-861 data.

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    Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in the Northeast Census Region...

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jun 11, 2025
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    (2025). Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in the Northeast Census Region - Urban [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APU010072610
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 11, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in the Northeast Census Region - Urban (APU010072610) from Nov 1978 to May 2025 about electricity, energy, retail, price, and USA.

  13. International industrial energy prices

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    Updated May 29, 2025
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    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2025). International industrial energy prices [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/international-industrial-energy-prices
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    May 29, 2025
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    Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f3d2a7581bb572cf5bf819/table_531.xlsx">Industrial electricity prices in the IEA (QEP 5.3.1)

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  14. Price of residential electricity in Latin America 2023, by country

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Price of residential electricity in Latin America 2023, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123802/household-electricity-price-latin-america-country/
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    Jun 27, 2025
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    Time period covered
    Dec 2023
    Area covered
    Latin America, LAC
    Description

    As of December 2023, Guatemala had the highest household electricity price among Latin American countries, with an average of *** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Argentina reported the lowest rate among the countries displayed, at less than **** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Electricity prices across the American continent Electricity prices vary considerably across the American continent. The Caribbean country of Jamaica accounted for the highest household electricity price on the continent, after Guatemala and Uruguay, at **** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. In comparison, the residential electricity price in the United States amounted to approximately **** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour, like in Brazil. Global electricity prices With the energy crisis of 2022, global electricity prices boomed to unprecedented values in most countries worldwide. The wildest price spikes occurred in countries that heavily rely on fossil fuels and energy imports, like the European countries. In some cases, price caps set by governmental institutions kept domestic electricity prices under a certain threshold, such as in Brazil.

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    Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in...

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    Updated Jan 15, 2025
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    (2025). Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (CBSA) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APUS35A72610
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, West Virginia
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    Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (CBSA) (APUS35A72610) from Nov 1978 to Dec 2024 about DC, Washington, electricity, MD, energy, WV, VA, urban, retail, price, and USA.

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    Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Los Angeles-Long...

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    (2025). Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (CBSA) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APUS49A72610
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, California
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    Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (CBSA) (APUS49A72610) from Nov 1978 to Dec 2024 about Los Angeles, electricity, energy, urban, CA, retail, price, and USA.

  17. Electricity Price in United States – Historical Data & Forecasts

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    Updated Mar 8, 2024
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    Intratec Solutions (2024). Electricity Price in United States – Historical Data & Forecasts [Dataset]. https://www.intratec.us/solutions/energy-prices-markets/commodity/electricity-prices-worldwide
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    Mar 8, 2024
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    Intratec Solutions
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    https://www.intratec.us/docs/legal/index.pdfhttps://www.intratec.us/docs/legal/index.pdf

    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Comprehensive historical data and future forecasts for Electricity prices in United States, crucial for market analysis and strategic planning.

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    Electricity Prices: U.S. vs Hawaii (Source: EIA)

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    Updated Feb 4, 2020
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    Aloha+ Challenge (2020). Electricity Prices: U.S. vs Hawaii (Source: EIA) [Dataset]. https://opendata.hawaii.gov/dataset/electricity-prices-u-s-vs-hawaii-source-eia
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    Feb 4, 2020
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    Hawaii, United States
    Description

    Electricity Prices: U.S. vs Hawaii (Source: EIA)

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    Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Urban Alaska (CBSA)

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    Updated Jan 15, 2025
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    (2025). Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Urban Alaska (CBSA) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APUS49G72610
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Alaska
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    Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Urban Alaska (CBSA) (APUS49G72610) from Nov 1978 to Dec 2024 about AK, electricity, energy, urban, retail, price, and USA.

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    United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in...

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Mar 7, 2020
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2020). United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/consumer-price-index-for-all-urban-consumers-electricity-fed-data.html
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    Mar 7, 2020
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average was 280.04000 Index 1982-84=100 in July of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 280.04000 in July of 2024 and a record low of 101.90000 in January of 1984. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

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Statista (2025). U.S. residential retail price of electricity 2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/630090/states-with-the-average-electricity-price-for-the-residential-sector-in-the-us/
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U.S. residential retail price of electricity 2024, by state

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Feb 6, 2025
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Time period covered
Sep 2024
Area covered
United States
Description

Hawaii is the state with the highest household electricity price in the United States. In September 2024, the average retail price of electricity for Hawaiian residences amounted to 41.27 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. California followed in second, with 30.221 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Meanwhile, Utah registered the lowest price in the period, at around 11.4 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Why is electricity so expensive in Hawaii? Fossil fuels, and specifically oil, account for approximately 80 percent of Hawaii’s electricity mix, so the electricity price in this state can be roughly brought down to the price of oil in the country. Oil was by far the most expensive fossil fuel used for electricity generation in the country. As Hawaii depends on oil imports, the cost of transportation and infrastructure must be added to the oil price. Electricity prices worldwide The U.S. retail price for electricity increased almost every year since 1990. In 2023, it stood at 12.7 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour, almost double the charge put on electricity back in 1990. However, household electricity prices are around 25 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour lower in the U.S. when compared to European countries reliant on energy imports, such as Germany and Italy.

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