Electricity cost in Utah, 2026
Homes in Utah paid an average of 13.16¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 28% below the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 3.4% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 4th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$35.53a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.20
- Per day
- $1.18 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $432.31 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Utah
At 13.16¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $5.92 | $72.05 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $110.54 | $1,345 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $28.43 | $345.84 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $35.53 | $432.31 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $53.30 | $648.46 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $15.99 | $194.54 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $37.19 | $452.48 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $1.97 | $24.02 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $3.79 | $46.11 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $5.33 | $64.85 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $2.37 | $28.82 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $45.48 | $553.35 |
Utah compared with its neighbors
Utah is in the EIA's Mountain region. July's price (13.12¢) was below the year-to-date average. In the same region, Idaho paid 12.96¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.96 | +12.0% | 3 of 51 |
| Utah | 13.16 | +3.4% | 4 of 51 |
| Nevada | 13.53 | +2.6% | 6 of 51 |
| Montana | 13.95 | +11.3% | 10 of 51 |
| Wyoming | 13.95 | +7.8% | 11 of 51 |
| New Mexico | 15.08 | +2.8% | 18 of 51 |
| Arizona | 15.44 | +0.9% | 24 of 51 |
| Colorado | 16.72 | +8.0% | 30 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Utah
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $4.18 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $50.13 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 4.9 times Utah's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.