Electricity rates in Utah

Average price (Aug 2026)

13.31¢/kWh

Change vs Aug 2025

−2.3%−0.31¢/kWh

Rank (1 = most expensive)

48thof 51

vs U.S. average

−26.7%−4.85¢/kWh

Utah residential electricity price, last 12 months

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Aug 2026). Retrieved November 5, 2026. About our data

What common appliances cost to run in Utah

Worked examples at 13.31¢/kWh, the August 2026 average:

• Running a 1,500 W space heater 6 hours a day for 30 days uses 270 kWh and costs about $35.94.
• Running a 3,500 W central air conditioner 8 hours a day for 30 days uses 840 kWh and costs about $111.80.
• Running a refrigerator using 500 kWh per year uses 500 kWh and costs about $66.55 a year.

Try your own appliance in the appliance cost calculator.

Typical monthly use and bill

Utah residential customers used an average of 761 kWh a month in 2025 (EIA annual data). At 13.31¢/kWh, that works out to about $101.29 a month.

States with similar prices

• North Dakota: 13.31¢/kWh
• Idaho: 13.37¢/kWh
• Tennessee: 13.42¢/kWh

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Data last updated: November 5, 2026