ELECTRICITY COSTS
U.S. Electricity Cost Rankings
Understanding electricity costs across the U.S. and why rates keep rising.
National Average Rate: $0.16/kWh
The national average electricity rate is $0.16/kWh, but rates vary dramatically by state — from $0.10/kWh in some Southern states to $0.35+/kWh in California and Hawaii.
National electricity rates have increased an average of 2-3% per year over the last decade, with some states seeing increases of 5-8% annually.
Your State$0.16/kWh
National Average$0.16/kWh
With Solar$0.00/kWh
Your panels produce free electricity for 25+ years
RATE TRENDS
Rates Only Go Up
Utility rates have increased every single decade in U.S. history. Solar locks in your energy cost at $0/kWh for 25+ years.
10 Years Ago
~$0.10/kWh
Today
$0.16/kWh
10 Years From Now
~$0.22/kWh
Lock In $0/kWh
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