Getting reliable benchmarking data on utility rates across geographies is notoriously difficult. Finding information to compare contracts across utilities is even harder. Most of the relevant data is buried in individual utility filings, scattered across state regulatory commission websites, or simply not publicly available in a form that enables comparison.
This dashboard addresses that gap. It combines EIA average rate data by utility — covering industrial, commercial, and residential end uses — with specific contract terms sourced from OpenEI, allowing side-by-side comparison of both headline rates and the fine print that often matters more for major energy users.
A note on contract data: contract terms change. We link directly to each utility provider's website from within the visualization so you can verify current terms before entering any negotiation. Treat the contract data here as a starting point for a conversation with a utility, not the final word.
The question this dashboard answers
"Beyond average rates — what contractual terms and rate structures are actually available in each market?"
Contract data currency: OpenEI contract data may not reflect the latest terms available from each utility. Always verify directly with the provider. Website URLs are accessible by hovering over contract terms within the visualization.
What we measure
Average Rates by Utility
EIA average rate data for utilities covering residential, commercial, and industrial end uses. Statewide averages per utility provider, allowing direct cross-market comparison.
Specific Contract Terms
OpenEI contract-level data by utility — rate structures, demand charges, renewable options, and special industrial tariffs. Linked to provider websites for verification.
Power Contracts — Rates & Terms by Utility
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About the data
Average rates
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2021. Average electricity rates by utility provider covering residential, commercial, and industrial end uses.
Contract terms
OpenEI utility rate database. Contract terms may not reflect the latest offerings — verify directly with the provider. Links to utility websites available within the visualization.
Renewable generation
EIA power plant data. Renewables share of generation estimated by analyzing energy sources for each plant, totaled by utility provider.
