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Energy in the United States

The latest figures for 8 indicators in the United States, how the states compare, and the source of each figure.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-11.

Average residential electricity price

Average residential electricity price in the United States was 17.3 US cents per kWh (provisional) in 2025, up 5% from 2024.

Of 51 states in 2025, Hawaii had the highest average residential electricity price (40.59 US cents per kWh) and North Dakota the lowest (11.81 US cents per kWh).

United States, 202517.3 US cents per kWhUp 5% from 2024History
Highest, 202540.59 US cents per kWhHawaii
Lowest, 202511.81 US cents per kWhNorth Dakota
Hawaii: 40.59 US cents per kWhHawaii40.59California: 32.54 US cents per kWhCalifornia32.54Massachusetts: 30.48 US cents per kWhMassachusetts30.48Rhode Island: 29.46 US cents per kWhRhode Island29.46Connecticut: 29.38 US cents per kWhConnecticut29.38Maine: 27.78 US cents per kWhMaine27.78New York: 26.39 US cents per kWhNew York26.39Alaska: 26.09 US cents per kWhAlaska26.09New Hampshire: 24.56 US cents per kWhNew Hampshire24.56Vermont: 22.92 US cents per kWhVermont22.92
Top 10 states, 2025. US cents per kWh. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: average retail price of electricity, residential sector, annual (EIA-861 and EIA-861M).

Net electricity generation

Net electricity generation in the United States was 4,392.6 TWh in 2024, up 3.2% from 2023.

Of 51 states in 2025, Texas had the highest net electricity generation (590.9 TWh) and District of Columbia the lowest (0.2 TWh).

United States, 20244,392.6 TWhUp 3.2% from 2023History
Highest, 2025590.9 TWhTexas
Lowest, 20250.2 TWhDistrict of Columbia
Texas: 590.9 TWhTexas590.9Florida: 267.8 TWhFlorida267.8Pennsylvania: 246.7 TWhPennsylvania246.7California: 205.9 TWhCalifornia205.9Illinois: 193.4 TWhIllinois193.4Ohio: 147.4 TWhOhio147.4Georgia: 146.6 TWhGeorgia146.6Alabama: 142 TWhAlabama142North Carolina: 135.4 TWhNorth Carolina135.4New York: 131.8 TWhNew York131.8
Top 10 states, 2025. TWh. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics: electricity net generation, billion kilowatt hours (series INTL.2-12-BKWH.A); U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: net generation, all fuels, all sectors, utility-scale plants, annual (EIA-923).

Average commercial electricity price

Average commercial electricity price in the United States was 13.41 US cents per kWh (provisional) in 2025, up 5.2% from 2024.

Of 51 states in 2025, Hawaii had the highest average commercial electricity price (36.37 US cents per kWh) and North Dakota the lowest (7.4 US cents per kWh).

United States, 202513.41 US cents per kWhUp 5.2% from 2024History
Highest, 202536.37 US cents per kWhHawaii
Lowest, 20257.4 US cents per kWhNorth Dakota
Hawaii: 36.37 US cents per kWhHawaii36.37California: 26.36 US cents per kWhCalifornia26.36Rhode Island: 23.46 US cents per kWhRhode Island23.46Connecticut: 23.11 US cents per kWhConnecticut23.11Massachusetts: 23.08 US cents per kWhMassachusetts23.08Alaska: 22.32 US cents per kWhAlaska22.32New York: 21.07 US cents per kWhNew York21.07Maine: 20.96 US cents per kWhMaine20.96District of Columbia: 20.41 US cents per kWhDistrict of Columbia20.41New Hampshire: 20.16 US cents per kWhNew Hampshire20.16
Top 10 states, 2025. US cents per kWh. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: average retail price of electricity, commercial sector, annual (EIA-861 and EIA-861M).

Average industrial electricity price

Average industrial electricity price in the United States was 8.62 US cents per kWh (provisional) in 2025, up 6% from 2024.

Of 51 states in 2025, Hawaii had the highest average industrial electricity price (31.46 US cents per kWh) and New Mexico the lowest (5.9 US cents per kWh).

United States, 20258.62 US cents per kWhUp 6% from 2024History
Highest, 202531.46 US cents per kWhHawaii
Lowest, 20255.9 US cents per kWhNew Mexico
Hawaii: 31.46 US cents per kWhHawaii31.46Rhode Island: 21.74 US cents per kWhRhode Island21.74California: 21.62 US cents per kWhCalifornia21.62Alaska: 20.03 US cents per kWhAlaska20.03Massachusetts: 19.35 US cents per kWhMassachusetts19.35Connecticut: 18.35 US cents per kWhConnecticut18.35New Hampshire: 16.88 US cents per kWhNew Hampshire16.88Maine: 15.5 US cents per kWhMaine15.5District of Columbia: 14.78 US cents per kWhDistrict of Columbia14.78New Jersey: 13.9 US cents per kWhNew Jersey13.9
Top 10 states, 2025. US cents per kWh. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: average retail price of electricity, industrial sector, annual (EIA-861 and EIA-861M).

Solar electricity generation

Solar electricity generation in the United States was 388.82 TWh (provisional) in 2025, up 28% from 2024.

Of 51 states in 2025, California had the highest solar electricity generation (90.1 TWh) and North Dakota the lowest (0 TWh).

United States, 2025388.82 TWhUp 28% from 2024History
Highest, 202590.1 TWhCalifornia
Lowest, 20250 TWhNorth Dakota

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: net generation, all solar (utility-scale and estimated small-scale), all sectors, annual (EIA-923 and EIA-861M).

Wind electricity generation

Wind electricity generation in the United States was 464.39 TWh (provisional) in 2025, up 2.8% from 2024.

Of 44 states in 2025, Texas had the highest wind electricity generation (129.46 TWh) and Tennessee the lowest (0 TWh).

United States, 2025464.39 TWhUp 2.8% from 2024History
Highest, 2025129.46 TWhTexas
Lowest, 20250 TWhTennessee

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: net generation, wind, all sectors, annual (EIA-923).

Coal electricity generation

Coal electricity generation in the United States was 737.15 TWh (provisional) in 2025, up 13% from 2024.

Of 46 states in 2025, Texas had the highest coal electricity generation (68.89 TWh) and Connecticut, Idaho and 3 others the lowest (0 TWh).

United States, 2025737.15 TWhUp 13% from 2024History
Highest, 202568.89 TWhTexas
Lowest, 20250 TWhConnecticut and 4 others

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: net generation, all coal products, all sectors, annual (EIA-923).

Natural gas electricity generation

Natural gas electricity generation in the United States was 1,807.34 TWh (provisional) in 2025, down 3.3% from 2024.

Of 50 states in 2025, Texas had the highest natural gas electricity generation (288.18 TWh) and Vermont the lowest (0 TWh).

United States, 20251,807.34 TWhDown 3.3% from 2024History
Highest, 2025288.18 TWhTexas
Lowest, 20250 TWhVermont

Highest and lowest states

Full ranking of states. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity data browser: net generation, natural gas, all sectors, annual (EIA-923).

Sources and citations

Each figure comes from the table cited here. Cite the publisher; these citations include any notice the publisher requires.

  1. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: average retail price of electricity, residential sector, annual (EIA-861 and EIA-861M). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  2. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. International Energy Statistics: electricity net generation, billion kilowatt hours (series INTL.2-12-BKWH.A). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  3. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: net generation, all fuels, all sectors, utility-scale plants, annual (EIA-923). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  4. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: average retail price of electricity, commercial sector, annual (EIA-861 and EIA-861M). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  5. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: average retail price of electricity, industrial sector, annual (EIA-861 and EIA-861M). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  6. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: net generation, all solar (utility-scale and estimated small-scale), all sectors, annual (EIA-923 and EIA-861M). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  7. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: net generation, wind, all sectors, annual (EIA-923). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  8. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: net generation, all coal products, all sectors, annual (EIA-923). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  9. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity data browser: net generation, natural gas, all sectors, annual (EIA-923). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/browser/. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).

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