kWh Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost per kilowatt-hour of electricity including generation, delivery, taxes, and fees.
All-In Rate
0.1667 USD/kWh
All-In Rate vs Total Electric Bill
Formule
## How to Calculate True kWh Cost Your true electricity cost includes more than just the generation charge. ### Formula **All-In Rate = Total Bill / kWh Used** **Variable Rate = (Total Bill - Fixed Charges) / kWh Used** ### Bill Components - Generation charge: 50-60% of bill - Delivery/distribution: 20-30% - Taxes and fees: 10-20% - Fixed monthly charges: flat fee regardless of usage
Exemple Résolu
A $150 electric bill for 900 kWh with $15 in fixed charges.
- 01All-in rate: $150 / 900 = $0.1667/kWh
- 02Variable rate: ($150 - $15) / 900 = $0.1500/kWh
- 03Fixed charge share: $15 / $150 = 10%
- 04Annual cost: $150 * 12 = $1,800
Questions Fréquentes
What is the average cost per kWh in the US?
The US average is about $0.15/kWh, but varies widely from $0.08 in Louisiana to $0.35 in Hawaii. Time-of-use rates can range from $0.05 off-peak to $0.40 on-peak.
Why is my rate different from the posted rate?
Posted rates usually show only the generation charge. Your actual rate includes delivery, taxes, demand charges, and fixed fees, making it 20-40% higher.
What are demand charges?
Demand charges are based on your peak power draw (kW) rather than total energy (kWh). They are common in commercial bills and can represent 30-50% of the total.