Analysis Compares U.S. Electricity Prices, Highlighting California's Rates
What happened
A new analysis comparing electricity prices across states was published by the Institute for Energy Research and Always on Energy Research. The report found that in 2025, California paid the highest average electricity price in the country, averaging 27.63 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This average was 103% higher than the national average of 13.63 cents per kWh. The report noted that the average retail price in California had risen 11.05 cents per kWh since 2018.
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Why it matters
The comparison highlights the wide disparity in energy costs across the United States. The analysis suggests that the state's trajectory toward higher prices is linked to policy choices made regarding aggressive mandates. The report details how these mandates are leading to the current high-cost environment.
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Who's involved
- Institute for Energy ResearchOrganization that published the comparative energy market analysis
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Hawaii
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