Residential Electric Rates By State

(Cents Per Kilowatt Hour) SEP 2008
Top Ten Cheapest States
1. Idaho – 7.30
2. West Virginia – 7.41
3. Kentucky – 7.82 (tied)
3. Washington – 7.82 (tied)
4. Missouri – 8.34
5. Oregon – 8.69
6. Utah – 8.71
7. Tennessee – 8.79
8. Wyoming – 8.84
9. South Dakota – 9.10
10. Indiana – 9.30

Top Ten Most Expensive States
1. Hawaii – 36.94
2. Connecticut – 20.24
3. New York – 19.42
4. Rhode Island – 18.13
5. Massachusetts – 17.85
6. New Jersey – 17.10
7. Alaska – 16.80
8. New Hampshire – 16.26
9. Maine – 16.21
10. Vermont – 15.12

Just how much is the price of electric in your state? This may be a very important factor when relocating in the United States. Is this important to you? Go to Energy Information Administration to discover how much electricity costs in your state. The numbers are startling.

When that meter reader guy visits you this month, he is reading the numbers to determine the kilowatt hours that were consumed last month. Some electric companies might display on your bill your monthly consumption. Some may not.

But, you can read the numbers per month if you’re really interested about the amount of electricity you are consuming. This is a must for those on a budget and need to know their costs.

In a time when energy prices keep skyrocketing, it only makes good common sense to monitor our energy consumption.

Rising electric bills have had a major impact on already struggling families across America. Many small businesses are feeling the pain as well. Consumers seem eager to “go green”, even if it is a tough sell.