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Energy experts at GreenImprove analyzed each states data on average monthly electricity consumption and current average electricity prices.
They found that the average electricity price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September 2024 was 13.94 cents.
Some states pay almost three times that.
Take a look at which states have the highest electricity bills.
Hawaii
Those living in Hawaii have the most expensive electricity bills at 32.76 cents per kWh.
The high cost of electricity is maybe why Hawaii ranked last when it came to energy consumption.
The high bills are because much of the states power comes from outside state lines.
The price of delivering that power is quite expensive.
Alabama
Residents of Alabama consume a lot of electricity the fifth-highest in the nation at 1,178 kWh.
The high consumption contributes to the high bills which come out to around $146.18 a month.
The price of kWh is relatively low in comparison to other states on this list at 12.41 cents kWh.
Missouri
Missouri also consumes a lot of electricity.
Missouri residents consume about 1,077 kWh.
Theaverage monthly billfor a Missouri household is $142.48 a month.
Residents of South Carolina consume about 1,088 kWh.
People living in the state consume 1,061 kWh.
The average bill for an Arizona household comes out to be around $139.62 a month.
On average, a Mississippi household will pay $136.98 a month on their electric bill.
North Dakota
The average North Dakota electric bill is $135.06.
Virginia
Virginias average bill is not far behind Maryland at $134.66 a month.
Consumption, however, is higher at 1,086 kWh.
The cost is 12.40 cents per kWh.
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