What does 300 kWh of electricity cost at the US average price?
300 kWh at the current U.S. average residential price of $0.20 per kWh (APU000072610, as of 2026-08-01) costs about $58.80, energy charges only.
The same usage at other years' average prices
| Year | Average price | 300 kWh would cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 (latest) | $0.20/kWh | $58.80 |
| 2025 average | $0.19/kWh | $55.56 |
| 2016 average | $0.14/kWh | $40.56 |
Source: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis), "Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in U.S. City Average" (series APU000072610). Fetched 2026-09-25; latest published month 2026-08-01. View the series on FRED
Energy charges only: this is kWh × price per kWh, not a full bill. Real bills add fixed charges, delivery riders, taxes, and possibly time-of-use pricing; model those in the calculator below.