US energy costs
Real, sourced data on typical bills and seasonal cost patterns — compiled August 2026.
Winter 2025–26 home heating cost forecast, by fuel
| Network/provider | Annual bill |
|---|---|
| Natural gas | $642 |
| Electricity | $1,133 |
| Propane | $1,210 |
| Heating oil | $1,390 |
Source: EIA Winter Fuels Outlook 2025–2026 (national average forecast per household, by main heating fuel)
Monthly cost pattern (illustrative)
| Month | Relative index (100 = average) |
|---|---|
| J | 140 |
| F | 130 |
| M | 105 |
| A | 85 |
| M | 80 |
| J | 95 |
| J | 105 |
| A | 105 |
| S | 90 |
| O | 80 |
| N | 100 |
| D | 130 |
The chart above is itself EIA’s seasonal (winter) forecast. The average US household electricity bill overall is $144/month (EIA, 2024 confirmed). A separate advocacy-group analysis (NEADA, citing EIA data) estimates summer 2026 cooling costs at roughly $778 — that figure isn’t an EIA-published number, so treat it as a secondary estimate.
Bars show a relative index (100 = year-round average month) illustrating the pattern described above — no regulator publishes an exact month-by-month bill, so treat this as a shape, not a precise figure.
US costs by state/province
| Region | Average rate | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $0.1494/kWh | Average residential price, 2024 annual average | Source |
| California | $0.3197/kWh | Average residential price, 2024 annual average | Source |
| New York | $0.2443/kWh | Average residential price, 2024 annual average | Source |
| Florida | $0.1414/kWh | Average residential price, 2024 annual average | Source |
Regional data shown for 4 of US’s states/provinces where we found solid region-specific sourcing — not an exhaustive list. Rates and bills change frequently; see each source for the current figure.
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