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Electricity costs in Utah
Residential customers in Utah pay an average of 12.96¢ per kWh — 2nd cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and -29.7% against the national average.
Utah at a glance
Utah keeps rates low on coal and natural gas generation with compact, low-cost distribution serving a concentrated population along the Wasatch Front. Retail service is regulated. Dry heat makes summer cooling less demanding per degree than in humid states, while cold winters at altitude drive real heating load.
Rate trend
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh · 13.10¢ → 12.96¢
What appliances cost to run in Utah
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Utah’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $160 | $1,916 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $85.21 | $1,022 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $71.80 | $861 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $56.81 | $681 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $47.34 | $568 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $47.34 | $568 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $35.51 | $426 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $35.51 | $426 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $28.40 | $341 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $27.62 | $331 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $21.30 | $255 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $19.88 | $238 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $14.20 | $170 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $10.06 | $121 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $6.31 | $75.69 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $5.68 | $68.12 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $5.68 | $68.12 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $5.52 | $66.23 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $4.97 | $59.60 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $4.42 | $52.98 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $3.55 | $42.57 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $2.96 | $35.48 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $2.37 | $28.38 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $2.37 | $28.38 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $2.37 | $28.38 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $2.17 | $26.02 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $1.97 | $23.65 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $1.89 | $22.71 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $1.78 | $21.29 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $1.78 | $21.29 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $1.58 | $18.92 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.33 | $15.89 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.33 | $15.89 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.10 | $13.25 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.08 | $13.01 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $0.95 | $11.35 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $0.95 | $11.35 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $0.79 | $9.46 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.07 | $0.85 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.05 | $0.59 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Utah’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.