The states where Americans pay the most — and least — for electricity

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports significant disparities in electricity costs across states. The national average residential electricity price is 17.24 cents per kilowatt-hour, a 6% increase from last year. North Dakota has the lowest rate at 11.02 cents, while Hawaii has the highest at 41.62 cents. High costs are prevalent in California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York, while states like Nebraska, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Arkansas offer lower prices. These variations are influenced by factors such as fuel mix, weather, and infrastructure costs, impacting household budgets significantly.