What drives electric bills in Utah
Residential electricity in Utah averaged 13.2¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 3.4% from 12.7¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 13.1¢. The typical home here used 774 kWh a month in 2024, 10% less than the U.S. average, so a high bill usually points to the price per kWh or to one big appliance.
- Rate increases. Rocky Mountain Power has raised rates to pay for transmission, new generation and wildfire mitigation.
- Higher summer rates. Rocky Mountain Power charges more per kWh in the summer months, when A/C use is highest.
- Tiered rates. The price rises once you pass a set number of kWh in a month, so heavy users pay more per kWh.
Who supplies your power
Rocky Mountain Power serves about 80% of Utahns. Municipal utilities, such as those in St. George, Logan and Provo, and several co-ops serve the rest.
Ways to pay less in Utah
- Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart program offers rebates on heat pumps, smart thermostats and insulation.
- Ask about Rocky Mountain Power’s demand response programs, which pay a credit for letting your smart thermostat ease off the A/C on a few peak days each summer.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $48 a month at Utah prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Utah.
Help paying your bill in Utah
- HEAT: Utah’s Home Energy Assistance Target program helps with heating and cooling bills through local agencies.
- Lifeline program: Rocky Mountain Power gives a monthly credit to HEAT-eligible customers.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Utah?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Utah produces roughly 10,500 kWh a year, about 100% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 13.2¢, that power is worth about $1,382 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Utah compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13.2¢ | 774 | $102 |
| Idaho | 13.0¢ | 944 | $122 |
| Nevada | 13.5¢ | 930 | $126 |
| Wyoming | 14.0¢ | 863 | $120 |
| New Mexico | 15.1¢ | 654 | $99 |
| Arizona | 15.4¢ | 1,075 | $166 |
| Colorado | 16.7¢ | 674 | $113 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.