Electricity price report, July 2023
Connecticut went from 31.85 cents in June 2023 to 26.63 in July 2023. The U.S. average moved -1.4% over the same month. Highest: Hawaii at 39.70 cents. Lowest: Washington at 11.15. Source: EIA data for July 2023, retrieved 2 Oct 2026.
Biggest movers in July 2023
Maine rose most (+23.6%) and Louisiana moved least or fell most (-12.9%). 41 of 51 states are above 2022 annual average, and 19 are up more than 10%.
| State | Change vs 2022 annual average | July 2023 ¢/kWh | 2022 annual average ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | +23.6% | 27.73 | 22.44 |
| Missouri | +22.8% | 14.42 | 11.74 |
| Nevada | +18.3% | 16.30 | 13.78 |
| District of Columbia | +17.1% | 16.61 | 14.18 |
| North Dakota | +15.7% | 12.63 | 10.92 |
What July 2023 prices mean for your bill
- July 2023: choose a state and kWh.
July 2023: energy only (price times kWh), no fixed charges or taxes.
Price path in 2023
U.S. average 15.86 cents, -1.4% on June 2023. At 1,131 kWh the energy bill is $179.
7 rows from EIA retail sales, monthly, residential.
CSVWhere prices changed, July 2023 against 2022 annual average
- -12.9% to +1.0%
- +1.0% to +5.6%
- +5.6% to +9.5%
- +9.5% to +14.0%
- +14.0% to +23.6%
July 2023: darker = bigger rise.
Nine regions in July 2023
New England paid the most at 26.85 cents and East South Central the least at 13.03, sales-weighted from the state series.
| Census division | July 2023 ¢/kWh | vs June 2023 | vs 2022 annual average |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 26.85 | -5.3% | no data |
| Pacific | 23.68 | -1.4% | no data |
| Middle Atlantic | 19.70 | +0.6% | no data |
| East North Central | 16.10 | -1.7% | no data |
| West North Central | 14.30 | +1.0% | no data |
| South Atlantic | 14.23 | -3.2% | no data |
| Mountain | 14.03 | -1.0% | no data |
| West South Central | 13.34 | -2.2% | no data |
| East South Central | 13.03 | -1.6% | no data |
All 51 states, July 2023
| Alabama | 14.48 | 24 | -1.3% | +1.6% | 1,512 | $219 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 24.96 | 7 | +0.7% | +8.1% | 481 | $120 |
| Arizona | 14.13 | 30 | -1.1% | +8.5% | 1,894 | $268 |
| Arkansas | 12.53 | 41 | +0.6% | +4.0% | 1,355 | $170 |
| California | 29.46 | 2 | -5.7% | +14.0% | 597 | $176 |
| Colorado | 14.14 | 29 | -3.3% | -0.4% | 841 | $119 |
| Connecticut | 26.63 | 6 | -16.4% | +8.2% | 987 | $263 |
| Delaware | 15.09 | 21 | -5.6% | +10.1% | 1,124 | $170 |
| District of Columbia | 16.61 | 15 | +0.4% | +17.1% | 801 | $133 |
| Florida | 14.94 | 22 | -1.9% | +7.5% | 1,465 | $219 |
| Georgia | 14.33 | 28 | -1.8% | +3.8% | 1,459 | $209 |
| Hawaii | 39.70 | 1 | -4.9% | -7.7% | 526 | $209 |
| Idaho | 11.76 | 48 | +0.4% | +13.4% | 1,078 | $127 |
| Illinois | 14.81 | 23 | -1.8% | -5.4% | 925 | $137 |
| Indiana | 14.47 | 25 | -1.4% | -0.8% | 1,101 | $159 |
| Iowa | 15.17 | 20 | +0.4% | +15.4% | 980 | $149 |
| Kansas | 13.48 | 34 | +1.1% | -3.6% | 1,272 | $171 |
| Kentucky | 12.51 | 42 | -1.1% | -3.1% | 1,268 | $159 |
| Louisiana | 11.26 | 50 | +0.1% | -12.9% | 1,758 | $198 |
| Maine | 27.73 | 4 | +0.6% | +23.6% | 571 | $158 |
| Maryland | 16.02 | 17 | -5.8% | +10.8% | 1,187 | $190 |
| Massachusetts | 27.43 | 5 | -0.3% | +5.6% | 700 | $192 |
| Michigan | 19.43 | 11 | +0.3% | +8.8% | 782 | $152 |
| Minnesota | 15.60 | 19 | -0.5% | +9.5% | 814 | $127 |
| Mississippi | 12.82 | 39 | -3.4% | +3.3% | 1,560 | $200 |
| Missouri | 14.42 | 26 | +2.3% | +22.8% | 1,312 | $189 |
| Montana | 13.07 | 38 | -0.7% | +15.4% | 766 | $100 |
| Nebraska | 12.35 | 45 | +3.1% | +14.5% | 1,138 | $141 |
| Nevada | 16.30 | 16 | -6.2% | +18.3% | 1,668 | $272 |
| New Hampshire | 28.96 | 3 | -1.9% | +13.7% | 750 | $217 |
| New Jersey | 18.42 | 12 | +1.3% | +10.0% | 1,070 | $197 |
| New Mexico | 14.39 | 27 | +6.0% | +4.0% | 952 | $137 |
| New York | 22.29 | 9 | +3.1% | +1.0% | 753 | $168 |
| North Carolina | 12.39 | 44 | -1.4% | +6.6% | 1,336 | $166 |
| North Dakota | 12.63 | 40 | +2.3% | +15.7% | 877 | $111 |
| Ohio | 15.73 | 18 | -3.4% | +13.6% | 1,024 | $161 |
| Oklahoma | 12.27 | 46 | -1.3% | -1.4% | 1,573 | $193 |
| Oregon | 13.17 | 37 | +0.2% | +15.3% | 916 | $121 |
| Pennsylvania | 17.94 | 13 | -2.4% | +12.5% | 964 | $173 |
| Rhode Island | 24.31 | 8 | +2.0% | +4.7% | 812 | $197 |
| South Carolina | 13.21 | 36 | -3.9% | -2.8% | 1,457 | $193 |
| South Dakota | 13.30 | 35 | 0.0% | +10.0% | 980 | $130 |
| Tennessee | 12.22 | 47 | -1.0% | -0.2% | 1,338 | $164 |
| Texas | 13.95 | 32 | -2.8% | +1.4% | 1,673 | $233 |
| Utah | 11.71 | 49 | +2.4% | +8.0% | 1,136 | $133 |
| Vermont | 20.45 | 10 | -2.6% | +2.6% | 635 | $130 |
| Virginia | 13.88 | 33 | -8.3% | +4.0% | 1,218 | $169 |
| Washington | 11.15 | 51 | -0.5% | +8.7% | 817 | $91 |
| West Virginia | 14.08 | 31 | -2.5% | +6.4% | 1,079 | $152 |
| Wisconsin | 17.02 | 14 | -0.7% | +9.0% | 795 | $135 |
| Wyoming | 12.49 | 43 | -0.3% | +12.6% | 769 | $96 |
Sources
| Source | Data period | Retrieved | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIA retail sales, July 2023 | July 2023 | 1 Oct 2026 | July 2023 prices, sales, accounts |
| EIA retail sales, 2022 average | 2022 | 1 Oct 2026 | Base for July 2023 |
July 2023 price = revenue over kWh for homes. Data sources.
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Questions
What was the average U.S. electricity price in July 2023?
15.86 cents per kWh for homes.
Which state had the highest electricity price in July 2023?
Hawaii at 39.70 cents per kWh; the lowest was Washington at 11.15.
How did prices change from 2022 annual average?
The U.S. average moved +5.5%, from 15.04 to 15.86 cents. 41 of 51 states were higher. For July 2023 the base is the 2022 annual average.
Which state's price rose most in July 2023?
Maine: +23.6% against 2022 annual average, to 27.73 cents.
Which state's price fell most or rose least in July 2023?
Louisiana: -12.9% against 2022 annual average, at 11.26 cents.
What did a typical home pay in July 2023?
About $179 for 1,131 kWh at 15.86 cents, energy only.
What is the median state price in July 2023?
14.42 cents across 51 states, against 15.86 cents for the U.S.
Why does July 2023 differ from the annual price?
July 2023 follows the season; the 2025 annual average was 17.30 cents.
Are the July 2023 numbers final?
EIA can revise July 2023; we retrieved it on 2 Oct 2026.