Electricity rates in Utah

Updated with EIA data for August 2026

Average rate

13.31¢

August 2026

12-month average

13.26¢

US: 18.16¢

Average bill

$164

1,230 kWh / month

National rank

#49

1 = most expensive of 51

In August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Utah was 13.31¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), 27% lower than the US average of 18.16¢. That makes Utah the 49th most expensive of the 50 states and DC. Prices fell 2.3% from August 2025 (13.62¢).

Utah electricity rates over time

Utah, cents per kWh US average

Average rate, bill and usage by year

Year	Avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Avg monthly use
2026 (8 mo)	13.19¢	$110	837 kWh
2025	13.02¢	$99	761 kWh
2024	12.22¢	$95	774 kWh
2023	11.20¢	$85	759 kWh
2022	10.84¢	$85	783 kWh
2021	10.43¢	$81	775 kWh
2020	10.44¢	$80	769 kWh
2019	10.40¢	$76	727 kWh
2018	10.41¢	$77	742 kWh
2017	10.95¢	$82	745 kWh

Rates are weighted by kWh sold. Bills and usage are averages per residential customer.

Rates by sector (August 2026)

Sector	Rate	A year earlier
Residential	13.31¢	13.62¢
Commercial	10.39¢	10.82¢
Industrial	8.56¢	9.30¢
Transportation	12.34¢	12.44¢
All sectors	11.17¢	11.57¢

How much does electricity cost in Utah?

At Utah's 12-month average residential rate of 13.26¢ per kWh, here is the energy cost for common monthly usage levels, next to the US average. Fixed customer charges, taxes and fees vary by utility and are not included.

Monthly use	Utah	US average
250 kWh	$33.15	$45.40
500 kWh	$66.30	$90.80
750 kWh	$99.45	$136.20
1,000 kWh	$132.60	$181.60
1,500 kWh	$198.90	$272.40
2,000 kWh	$265.20	$363.20

Utah electricity prices month by month

Over the last 12 months, the average residential rate ranged from 12.88¢ (January 2026) to 14.03¢ (September 2025), and homes used the most electricity in July 2026 (1,292 kWh on average).

Month	Avg rate	Avg bill	Avg use
August 2026	13.31¢	$164	1,230 kWh
July 2026	13.12¢	$170	1,292 kWh
June 2026	13.37¢	$120	900 kWh
May 2026	12.96¢	$87	674 kWh
April 2026	13.29¢	$79	593 kWh
March 2026	13.17¢	$83	630 kWh
February 2026	13.33¢	$84	626 kWh
January 2026	12.88¢	$97	751 kWh
December 2025	12.95¢	$90	695 kWh
November 2025	13.02¢	$81	619 kWh
October 2025	13.61¢	$84	620 kWh
September 2025	14.03¢	$112	799 kWh

Utah vs neighboring states

Utah's 12-month average rate is higher than 1 of its 6 neighbors.

State	12-mo avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Rank
Utah	13.26¢	$104	#47
Arizona	15.39¢	$162	#31
Colorado	17.17¢	$167	#20
Idaho	12.77¢	$116	#49
Nevada	13.45¢	$122	#46
New Mexico	16.51¢	$162	#23
Wyoming	14.01¢	$114	#39

What appliances cost to run in Utah

Appliance	Typical wattage	Cost per hour
Space heater	750–1,500 W	$0.10–$0.20
Refrigerator	725 W	$0.10
Clothes dryer	1,800–5,000 W	$0.24–$0.66
Washing machine	350–500 W	$0.05–$0.07
Dishwasher	1,200–2,400 W	$0.16–$0.32
Electric water heater	4,500–5,500 W	$0.60–$0.73
Microwave	750–1,100 W	$0.10–$0.15
Window fan	55–250 W	$0.01–$0.03

All appliance costs · Appliance cost calculator for Utah

Can you choose your electricity provider in Utah?

In Utah, most households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates, so shopping for a different supplier is usually not an option. The best ways to lower your bill are to reduce usage and check whether your utility offers time-of-use or other rate plans.

Solar snapshot

Each kW of solar panels in Salt Lake City produces about 1,484 kWh a year (NREL PVWatts). Sized for an average Utah home, a 6.4 kW system would cost about $16,448 before any incentives and pay for itself in about 13.5 years. See the full Utah solar estimate.

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Utah electricity calculators

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Utah?

The average residential electricity rate in Utah was 13.31¢ per kWh in August 2026. Over the past 12 months it averaged 13.26¢ per kWh.

What is the average electric bill in Utah?

The average residential customer in Utah paid $164 for 1,230 kWh in August 2026, based on EIA revenue, sales and customer counts.

Is electricity in Utah more expensive than the national average?

In August 2026, Utah's average rate of 13.31¢ was 27% lower than the US average of 18.16¢.

Can I choose my electricity provider in Utah?

Generally no. Most Utah households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue data. Latest month: August 2026. Recent months may be preliminary and revised by EIA. See how we calculate.