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Utah Electricity Cost 2026: 12.96¢/kWh
Utah residential electricity rates average 12.96 cents per kWh in 2026, -29.7% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal/natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
12.96
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$112
at 863 kWh
vs National
-29.7%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
2/50
YoY change +2.9%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal/Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,342
vs national $1,910
Utah electricity market
Regulated state served by Rocky Mountain Power (the dominant utility), plus a network of municipal utilities and cooperatives. Generation mix is shifting from coal toward natural gas, wind, and solar.
Where Utah residents save
No retail competition. Rocky Mountain Power offers an opt-in TOU rate. Wattsmart efficiency programs offer rebates for heat-pump conversion, weatherization, and LED retrofit.
Primary utilities
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Utah Municipal Power Agency
- Utah Cooperative Electric
Utah bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $65 | $778 |
| Small house | 750 | $97 | $1,166 |
| Average household | 863 | $112 | $1,342 |
| Large house | 1200 | $156 | $1,866 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $194 | $2,333 |
Estimates use the Utah state-average rate of 12.96¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.