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How Much is the Average Electric Bill?

COST OF THE MONTHLY AVERAGE ELECTRIC BILL

Whether you are moving, saving money, or just trying to win a debate you may be wondering what the average electric bill looks like in your area. The answer to this question is going to be affected by two factors. Follow along with APGE to learn what they are or call APG&E for more information. 1.866.714.7125

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The amount of electricity you use each month

Your energy consumption may be higher or lower than someone down the street, even if you live in a very similar house or apartment. In general, your monthly usage is heavily linked to the climate in which you live and the size of your home. More people and larger homes impact the overall cost.

 

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The average price of electricity

Electricity costs vary by state, region, zip code, and even person to person. The average cost of energy for your state may be much higher than you are paying if you have shopped around. To learn more about the average energy bill cost, please keep on reading!

 

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The Average Electric Bill in the United States

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average electric bill in 2018 was $117.65. The average amount of electricity used was 914-kilowatt hours and the average cost of electricity was 12.87 cents per kilowatt-hour.

  • Customers in Tennessee use the most electricity – 1,283 kilowatt hours to be exact.
  • Customers in Hawaii pay the highest rate at 32.47¢ per kilowatt-hour and have the highest average electric bill at $168.13. Fortunately, customers in Hawaii also use the least electricity – 518-kilowatt hours.
  • At the other end of the spectrum, customers in Louisiana have the lowest average cost of electricity at 9.59¢ per kilowatt-hour.
  • Residents of Utah have the lowest average electric bill at $77.25.

 

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State

Number of Customers

Average Kilowatt Hours Used

Average Cents Per Kilowatt Hour

Average Monthly Bill ($)

Alabama

2,229,472 1,236 12.18 150.54

Alaska

287,526 572 21.94 125.57

Arizona

2,808,352 1,028 12.77 131.31

Arkansas

1,388,358 1,156 9.81 113.36

California

13,591,152 546 18.84 102.90

Colorado

2,326,976 691 12.15 83.90

Connecticut

1,503,701 724 21.20 153.46

Delaware

432,449 977 12.53 122.43

District of Columbia

274,613 787 12.84 101.01

Florida

9,423,022 1,110 11.54 128.10

Georgia

4,354,021 1,142 11.47 131.05

Hawaii

436,266 518 32.47 168.13

Idaho

743,567 944 10.15 95.84

Illinois

5,289,573 744 12.77 94.98

Indiana

2,863,358 1,006 12.26 123.39

Iowa

1,385,756 892 12.24 109.27

Kansas

1,266,044 934 13.35 124.68

Kentucky

1,980,209 1,166 10.60 112.57

Louisiana

2,085,055 1,282 9.59 122.86

Maine

709,848 572 16.84 96.33

Maryland

2,332,517 1,005 13.30 133.68

Massachusetts

2,784,243 607 21.61 131.20

Michigan

4,365,529 671 15.45 103.59

Minnesota

2,420,325 786 13.14 103.34

Mississippi

1,290,281 1,247 11.12 138.63

Missouri

2,792,459 1,118 11.34 126.79

Montana

509,526 850 10.96 93.19

Nebraska

849,898 1,021 10.70 109.27

Nevada

1,183,660 947 11.85 112.18

New Hampshire

622,671 621 19.69 122.27

New Jersey

3,568,044 690 15.41 106.28

New Mexico

889,841 639 12.68 81.08

New York

7,190,906 604 18.52 111.93

North Carolina

4,550,420 1,129 11.09 125.17

North Dakota

382,596 1,118 10.25 114.60

Ohio

4,964,855 914 12.56 114.80

Oklahoma

1,764,980 1,139 10.30 117.28

Oregon

1,750,240 901 10.98 99.00

Pennsylvania

5,390,428 864 13.89 120.04

Rhode Island

442,005 589 20.55 121.05

South Carolina

2,290,200 1,159 12.44 144.20

South Dakota

400,150 1,045 11.59 121.16

Tennessee

2,882,992 1,283 10.71 137.35

Texas

11,148,784 1,176 11.20 131.63

Utah

1,091,162 742 10.41 77.25

Vermont

315,138 560 18.02 100.83

Virginia

3,431,574 1,165 11.73 136.59

Washington

3,076,868 957 9.75 93.34

West Virginia

859,039 1,133 11.18 126.70

Wisconsin

2,700,651 693 14.02 97.09

Wyoming

272,427 841 11.29 94.90

 

Choose APG&E - A Reputable Energy Company in the U.S.

APG&E is known for having the best energy rates and electricity plans in the nation. We have plans for commercial, residential, and small businesses. Our team of experts is here to offer easy-to-understand - transparent product solutions that we would recommend to our friends and family. While our large publicly traded competitors tout their customer counts, at APG&E, we continue to use our size to your advantage by remaining nimble & efficient. You will never be simply a number to us!

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