Utah Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Utah is 13.31¢/kWh (the 4th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $163.76, per EIA data. That rate is 4.8¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 14.03 | 112.08 | 799 |
| October 2025 | 13.61 | 84.43 | 620 |
| November 2025 | 13.02 | 80.66 | 619 |
| December 2025 | 12.95 | 89.96 | 695 |
| January 2026 | 12.88 | 96.75 | 751 |
| February 2026 | 13.33 | 83.52 | 626 |
| March 2026 | 13.17 | 82.98 | 630 |
| April 2026 | 13.29 | 78.77 | 593 |
| May 2026 | 12.96 | 87.37 | 674 |
| June 2026 | 13.37 | 120.25 | 900 |
| July 2026 | 13.12 | 169.51 | 1292 |
| August 2026 | 13.31 | 163.76 | 1230 |
Utah vs the U.S. average
| Utah | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 13.31¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $163.76 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1230 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | −2.3% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +21.7% | +30.5% |
Utah's average residential rate of 13.31¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 4th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved −2.3% (Utah) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +21.7% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1230 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Utah's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Utah
Average effective rates and bills for Utah's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 13.81 | 164.81 | 1,194 | 989,254 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Utah rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Utah's average rate of 13.31¢/kWh is about $133.10. The state's actual average usage is 1230 kWh/month, which is what produces the $163.76 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Utah gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.