Electricity rates in September of 2024 — your electric rate per kWh — depends on numerous factors including (but not limited to) your location, type of building (residential/commercial), usage, general market conditions, market disruptions, etc.
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Electricity Rates for October 2024
This table shows the average electricity rate (kWh) for each state:
| STATE | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | MOVEMENT | CHANGE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12.41¢ / kWh | 12.79¢ / kWh | DOWN | -2.971 % |
| Alaska | 22.54¢ / kWh | 22.14¢ / kWh | UP | 1.806 % |
| Arizona | 13.16¢ / kWh | 12.65¢ / kWh | UP | 4.031 % |
| Arkansas | 9.99¢ / kWh | 10.73¢ / kWh | DOWN | -6.896 % |
| California | 19.90¢ / kWh | 19.39¢ / kWh | UP | 2.630 % |
| Colorado | 12.28¢ / kWh | 12.75¢ / kWh | DOWN | -3.686 % |
| Connecticut | 21.62¢ / kWh | 20.47¢ / kWh | UP | 5.617 % |
| DC | 13.21¢ / kWh | 13.40¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.417 % |
| Delaware | 12.05¢ / kWh | 12.59¢ / kWh | DOWN | -4.289 % |
| Florida | 11.37¢ / kWh | 12.02¢ / kWh | DOWN | -5.407 % |
| Georgia | 12.26¢ / kWh | 12.53¢ / kWh | DOWN | -2.154 % |
| Hawaii | 32.76¢ / kWh | 30.45¢ / kWh | UP | 7.586 % |
| Idaho | 10.58¢ / kWh | 11.42¢ / kWh | DOWN | -7.355 % |
| Illinois | 12.56¢ / kWh | 12.95¢ / kWh | DOWN | -3.011 % |
| Indiana | 12.02¢ / kWh | 12.05¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.248 % |
| Iowa | 13.81¢ / kWh | 13.92¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.790 % |
| Kansas | 11.56¢ / kWh | 13.56¢ / kWh | DOWN | -14.74 % |
| Kentucky | 10.56¢ / kWh | 10.68¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.123 % |
| Louisiana | 9.37¢ / kWh | 10.19¢ / kWh | DOWN | -8.047 % |
| Maine | 16.16¢ / kWh | 16.17¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.061 % |
| Maryland | 13.92¢ / kWh | 14.22¢ / kWh | DOWN | -2.109 % |
| Massachusetts | 21.11¢ / kWh | 18.56¢ / kWh | UP | 13.73 % |
| Michigan | 16.07¢ / kWh | 15.86¢ / kWh | UP | 1.324 % |
| Minnesota | 14.09¢ / kWh | 13.96¢ / kWh | UP | 0.931 % |
| Mississippi | 11.55¢ / kWh | 11.40¢ / kWh | UP | 1.315 % |
| Missouri | 13.23¢ / kWh | 13.25¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.150 % |
| Montana | 11.85¢ / kWh | 11.73¢ / kWh | UP | 1.023 % |
| Nebraska | 11.31¢ / kWh | 12.06¢ / kWh | DOWN | -6.218 % |
| Nevada | 11.67¢ / kWh | 11.64¢ / kWh | UP | 0.257 % |
| New Hampshire | 19.63¢ / kWh | 19.30¢ / kWh | UP | 1.709 % |
| New Jersey | 15.64¢ / kWh | 15.96¢ / kWh | DOWN | -2.005 % |
| New Mexico | 13.37¢ / kWh | 13.41¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.298 % |
| New York | 19.30¢ / kWh | 18.76¢ / kWh | UP | 2.878 % |
| North Carolina | 11.24¢ / kWh | 11.07¢ / kWh | UP | 1.535 % |
| North Dakota | 12.07¢ / kWh | 12.34¢ / kWh | DOWN | -2.188 % |
| Ohio | 12.64¢ / kWh | 12.67¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.236 % |
| Oklahoma | 10.72¢ / kWh | 10.53¢ / kWh | UP | 1.804 % |
| Oregon | 11.02¢ / kWh | 10.97¢ / kWh | UP | 0.455 % |
| Pennsylvania | 14.38¢ / kWh | 14.52¢ / kWh | DOWN | -0.964 % |
| Rhode Island | 18.64¢ / kWh | 16.65¢ / kWh | UP | 11.95 % |
| South Carolina | 12.91¢ / kWh | 13.07¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.224 % |
| South Dakota | 12.39¢ / kWh | 12.57¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.431 % |
| Tennessee | 10.79¢ / kWh | 10.93¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.280 % |
| Texas | 11.36¢ / kWh | 11.15¢ / kWh | UP | 1.883 % |
| Utah | 10.63¢ / kWh | 11.48¢ / kWh | DOWN | -7.404 % |
| Vermont | 18.50¢ / kWh | 18.02¢ / kWh | UP | 2.663 % |
| Virginia | 12.40¢ / kWh | 11.91¢ / kWh | UP | 4.114 % |
| Washington | 9.79¢ / kWh | 9.95¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.608 % |
| West Virginia | 11.57¢ / kWh | 11.69¢ / kWh | DOWN | -1.026 % |
| Wisconsin | 14.28¢ / kWh | 15.05¢ / kWh | DOWN | -5.116 % |
| Wyoming | 12.30¢ / kWh | 12.21¢ / kWh | UP | 0.737 % |
Remember, these are the average kWh rates in both regulated and deregulated states.
For current (September 2024) electric rates in deregulated markets, enter in your zip code above to see current rates from retail energy providers in your area.
What determines energy rates?
There are numerous factors that determine electricity prices:
- Residential or Commercial: Providers typically have a different set of energy rates for different “customer classes” — residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Usage: The amount of electricity you use each month (called kilowatt-hours or kWh) is a major factor in determining your electric bill. The more energy you use, the more you’ll pay
- “Time of use” rates — not as well known, the price you pay can sometimes vary depending on the time of day. “Peak rates” are typically charged during the hours when demand is highest (like a blizzard, or heat wave). Off-peak electricity rates are typically charged during the hours when demand is lower, such as at night or during milder temperatures
In regulated markets, you’re stuck with the rate provided to you by your local utility. In deregulated energy markets, you can shop around and attempt to find a better electric rate at another provider in your area.