Electricity price report, July 2026
Maine went from 29.59 cents in June 2026 to 32.41 in July 2026. The U.S. average moved -0.2% over the same month. Highest: Hawaii at 48.00 cents. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72. Source: EIA data for July 2026, retrieved 2 Oct 2026.
Biggest movers in July 2026
Hawaii rose most (+22.0%) and Connecticut moved least or fell most (-12.5%). 45 of 51 states are above July 2025, and 13 are up more than 10%.
| State | Change vs July 2025 | July 2026 ¢/kWh | July 2025 ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | +22.0% | 48.00 | 39.36 |
| New Hampshire | +16.7% | 26.60 | 22.79 |
| Maine | +15.8% | 32.41 | 27.98 |
| New York | +14.0% | 29.90 | 26.22 |
| Maryland | +13.7% | 21.41 | 18.83 |
| State | Change vs July 2025 | July 2026 ¢/kWh | July 2025 ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | -12.5% | 24.16 | 27.60 |
| Louisiana | -3.0% | 12.72 | 13.12 |
| Utah | -2.5% | 13.12 | 13.45 |
| Wyoming | -1.9% | 14.36 | 14.64 |
| Florida | -0.5% | 15.03 | 15.11 |
What July 2026 prices mean for your bill
- July 2026: choose a state and kWh.
July 2026: energy only (price times kWh), no fixed charges or taxes.
The year so far: 2026 against 2025
U.S. average 18.31 cents, -0.2% on June 2026. At 1,160 kWh the energy bill is $212.
12 rows from EIA retail sales, monthly, residential.
CSVWhere prices changed, July 2026 against July 2025
- -12.5% to +2.3%
- +2.3% to +4.4%
- +4.4% to +7.1%
- +7.1% to +11.6%
- +11.6% to +22.0%
July 2026: darker = bigger rise.
Nine regions in July 2026
New England paid the most at 28.00 cents and East South Central the least at 14.61, sales-weighted from the state series.
| Census division | July 2026 ¢/kWh | vs June 2026 | vs July 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 28.00 | +1.4% | +0.4% |
| Pacific | 27.54 | -2.1% | +4.9% |
| Middle Atlantic | 25.71 | +1.1% | +9.2% |
| East North Central | 19.57 | -1.2% | +9.9% |
| South Atlantic | 16.12 | +0.5% | +5.5% |
| West North Central | 15.89 | -0.5% | +4.2% |
| West South Central | 15.22 | -0.9% | +3.4% |
| Mountain | 14.92 | -0.2% | +2.2% |
| East South Central | 14.61 | -1.9% | +4.4% |
All 51 states, July 2026
| Alabama | 16.40 | 24 | 0.0% | +3.0% | 1,517 | $249 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 28.83 | 6 | +2.2% | +5.6% | 490 | $141 |
| Arizona | 15.38 | 33 | +1.3% | +0.3% | 1,711 | $263 |
| Arkansas | 14.33 | 43 | +1.5% | +8.1% | 1,406 | $201 |
| California | 33.61 | 2 | -3.3% | +2.9% | 571 | $192 |
| Colorado | 17.00 | 22 | -0.8% | +6.3% | 1,024 | $174 |
| Connecticut | 24.16 | 11 | -0.7% | -12.5% | 918 | $222 |
| Delaware | 18.48 | 19 | -4.2% | +11.5% | 1,070 | $198 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21 | 9 | +3.4% | +9.4% | 827 | $209 |
| Florida | 15.03 | 37 | -0.5% | -0.5% | 1,477 | $222 |
| Georgia | 16.27 | 25 | -0.6% | +4.6% | 1,478 | $240 |
| Hawaii | 48.00 | 1 | -9.0% | +22.0% | 546 | $262 |
| Idaho | 13.73 | 46 | -4.5% | +11.8% | 1,112 | $153 |
| Illinois | 19.22 | 17 | -3.4% | +11.6% | 1,005 | $193 |
| Indiana | 16.73 | 23 | -4.5% | +3.4% | 1,225 | $205 |
| Iowa | 15.99 | 28 | +0.4% | +4.4% | 1,209 | $193 |
| Kansas | 15.27 | 35 | -2.8% | +5.6% | 1,364 | $208 |
| Kentucky | 13.81 | 44 | -3.2% | +5.2% | 1,394 | $193 |
| Louisiana | 12.72 | 51 | -5.7% | -3.0% | 1,669 | $212 |
| Maine | 32.41 | 3 | +9.5% | +15.8% | 441 | $143 |
| Maryland | 21.41 | 15 | -2.0% | +13.7% | 1,184 | $253 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49 | 4 | +3.0% | +1.4% | 738 | $225 |
| Michigan | 23.05 | 13 | +0.3% | +12.2% | 914 | $211 |
| Minnesota | 17.45 | 21 | -0.4% | +3.1% | 971 | $169 |
| Mississippi | 14.54 | 40 | -2.3% | +7.1% | 1,569 | $228 |
| Missouri | 16.09 | 26 | -0.8% | +3.4% | 1,405 | $226 |
| Montana | 14.99 | 38 | -1.0% | +5.0% | 889 | $133 |
| Nebraska | 13.78 | 45 | +4.0% | +7.3% | 1,249 | $172 |
| Nevada | 12.77 | 50 | -2.6% | +3.1% | 1,622 | $207 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60 | 8 | -1.5% | +16.7% | 778 | $207 |
| New Jersey | 25.19 | 10 | +1.0% | -0.5% | 1,036 | $261 |
| New Mexico | 16.09 | 27 | no data | +1.8% | 942 | $152 |
| New York | 29.90 | 5 | +1.4% | +14.0% | 784 | $234 |
| North Carolina | 15.16 | 36 | +2.8% | +13.4% | 1,338 | $203 |
| North Dakota | 13.41 | 48 | -5.0% | +0.8% | 1,077 | $144 |
| Ohio | 19.45 | 16 | +1.4% | +11.9% | 1,151 | $224 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35 | 42 | +0.1% | +6.1% | 1,598 | $229 |
| Oregon | 15.97 | 29 | -2.1% | +2.3% | 859 | $137 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72 | 14 | -0.0% | +11.3% | 1,020 | $221 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29 | 7 | -3.2% | +8.1% | 766 | $217 |
| South Carolina | 15.47 | 32 | -0.5% | +5.2% | 1,499 | $232 |
| South Dakota | 15.37 | 34 | +0.1% | +5.9% | 1,146 | $176 |
| Tennessee | 13.71 | 47 | -2.6% | +3.8% | 1,494 | $205 |
| Texas | 15.88 | 30 | -0.4% | +3.4% | 1,581 | $251 |
| Utah | 13.12 | 49 | -1.9% | -2.5% | 1,292 | $169 |
| Vermont | 23.75 | 12 | -2.8% | +7.3% | 617 | $147 |
| Virginia | 17.55 | 20 | +1.9% | +11.2% | 1,299 | $228 |
| Washington | 14.71 | 39 | -1.3% | +9.4% | 856 | $126 |
| West Virginia | 15.78 | 31 | +2.1% | +2.3% | 1,155 | $182 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06 | 18 | -2.6% | +4.4% | 906 | $173 |
| Wyoming | 14.36 | 41 | -5.8% | -1.9% | 911 | $131 |
Sources
| Source | Data period | Retrieved | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIA retail sales, July 2026 | July 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 | July 2026 prices, sales, accounts |
July 2026 price = revenue over kWh for homes. Data sources.
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Questions
What was the average U.S. electricity price in July 2026?
18.31 cents per kWh for homes.
Which state had the highest electricity price in July 2026?
Hawaii at 48.00 cents per kWh; the lowest was Louisiana at 12.72.
How did prices change from July 2025?
The U.S. average moved +4.9%, from 17.45 to 18.31 cents. 45 of 51 states were higher.
Which state's price rose most in July 2026?
Hawaii: +22.0% against July 2025, to 48.00 cents.
Which state's price fell most or rose least in July 2026?
Connecticut: -12.5% against July 2025, at 24.16 cents.
What did a typical home pay in July 2026?
About $212 for 1,160 kWh at 18.31 cents, energy only.
What is the median state price in July 2026?
16.09 cents across 51 states, against 18.31 cents for the U.S.
Why does July 2026 differ from the annual price?
July 2026 follows the season; the 2025 annual average was 17.30 cents.
Are the July 2026 numbers final?
EIA can revise July 2026; we retrieved it on 2 Oct 2026.