The average monthly costs for energy per household varies according to the weather, home energy efficiency and the price of electricity and natural gas in each area. Overall, Hawaii residents, on average, pay the highest for energy each month, while Idaho households spend the least.
Although Tennessee Valley Authority electricity prices are below the U.S. average, the seven states served by TVA still have above-average energy bills due to less-efficient homes and hotter-than-average summers.
1. Hawaii, average $162.66 for electricity and $236.83 for natural gas for total of $399.49
2 Connecticut, $161.55 for electricity and $80.94 for natural gas for a total of $242 .49
3. Alabama, $143.95 for electricity and $78.83 for natural gas for a total of $222.78