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Understand your electricity bill, estimate solar savings with full cost breakdown, and explore every energy alternative — powered by real 2026 US data.
Enter your monthly bill and state — get the exact number of solar panels needed, estimated inverter and battery costs, payback period, and 25-year savings.
Find out your estimated monthly electricity bill based on your kWh usage and state — and see how you compare to your neighbors.
Not just solar. Explore small wind turbines, biogas from food waste, micro-hydro for rural properties, and off-grid battery systems.
Key figures powering our calculators — updated monthly from EIA and state utility data.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| National avg rate | 18.05¢/kWh |
| Avg monthly bill | $163/mo |
| Avg monthly usage | 903 kWh |
| Solar cost avg | $2.85/W |
| Cheapest state (LA) | 12.44¢/kWh |
| Most expensive (HI) | 42.00¢/kWh |
The national average electricity rate rose from 14.92¢/kWh in 2022 to 18.05¢/kWh in 2026 — a 21% increase that cost the average household an extra $29/month, or $348/year.
For homeowners in high-rate states like Massachusetts (31.51¢), Rhode Island (31.30¢), or Connecticut (28¢), the math for solar becomes compelling faster.
Our tools help you understand exactly where you stand — and what your options are.
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