Energy Digest

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February 8, 2026

Electricity Rates

Data: September 2025 | Source: EIA
19.2¢
U.S. Average
Residential (per kWh)
11.9¢
Lowest Rate
Nevada
39.5¢
Highest Rate
Hawaii
32.0¢
California
Residential
+4.6% YoY

5 Cheapest States

  • Nevada11.95¢
  • Louisiana12.36¢
  • Idaho12.50¢
  • Tennessee13.29¢
  • Kentucky13.56¢

5 Most Expensive States

  • Hawaii39.54¢
  • California32.04¢
  • Connecticut30.48¢
  • Massachusetts30.41¢
  • Rhode Island28.30¢

Today's Top Stories

1

PG&E will try out SPAN Edge customer meter upgrade device

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has accepted SPAN Edge, an "at-the-meter" grid technology device, for customer use. This allows homes to add new electric appliances or EV charging without costly upgrades, addressing a significant barrier to residential electrification.

3

Meta procures another 176 MW of solar to support data centers

Meta has signed a power purchase agreement for 176 MW of solar capacity to support its growing data center operations. This adds to the company's substantial renewable energy portfolio as tech companies continue to drive utility-scale solar development.