How Much is the Average Electric Bill?

How is the Average Electricity Bill Calculated?

Depending on your state or municipality there may be taxes or other charges to consider but a good rule of thumb is that:

Average Kilowatt Hours Used x Average Cents per Kilowatt Hour ÷ 100 = Average Electric Bill

A Kilowatt Hour is a measure of the electricity you use per hour to power your heating, lighting, cooling, appliances, devices, washer, dryer and any other household items. If you are looking at your bill you may see the short form of kilowatt-hour displayed as kWh along with the electricity rate displayed as cents per kWh or ¢ per kWh.

If your television uses 0.20 kilowatts per hour and you use your television 4 hours per day, you will have used 24-kilowatt hours by the end of the month. (0.20 kWh x 4 hours per day x 30 days = 24 kWh) If your average cost of electricity is 10 cents per kilowatt-hour, your television costs you $2.40 for that month.  (24 kWh x 10 cents per kilowatt-hour ÷ 100 = $2.40)

A Break Down of the Average Energy Bill

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook will help you understand how you use your electricity and may even help you target those areas where you are most likely to reduce your usage.

Average Energy Cost For Homes

The electricity bill for your home is going to be affected by a variety of factors. The primary three are the size of your home, the age of your home, and the number of occupants.

The size of your home is the biggest driver of your energy bill because it determines the total amount of space that you are heating, cooling, lighting, and cleaning. We have seen estimates ranging from 7 to 10 cents per square foot per month.

The age of your home contributes to your energy bill in two ways. Newer homes are being constructed with better insulation and more modern windows, keeping the outside out, and your hard-earned dollars in. Newer homes typically have more energy-efficient appliances as well.

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What is the Average Monthly Electric Bill by State

The amount that you pay per kilowatt-hour will be impacted by the state that you are in and the distribution company or electric provider that you purchase your electricity from. If you think that you are paying too much, look at your electric bill and see whether your usage or the average cost of electricity should be tackled first.

If you live in California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas you may be able to select your residential electricity provider and lower your rate. Some of these states also allow you to choose a natural gas provider as well.

See highlighted states where APG&E offers residential services.

Choose APG&E - A Reputable Energy Company

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!

Do you have any questions? Check out our FAQS page for answers to your top questions. For more great information about your electricity bill, check out our guide. Your Electricity Bill - 6 Questions You Should Ask?