Residential electricity prices in Salt Lake City, UT in September 2025 averaged approximately 14.12 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 22% less than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Salt Lake City differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in Salt Lake City increased approximately 5%, from 13.02 ¢/kWh to 13.70 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Salt Lake City in September 2025 averaged 12.09 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 51% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Salt Lake City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Salt Lake City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Salt Lake City (Utah) decreased approximately 4%, from 12.62 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 12.08 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The city of Salt Lake City (Utah) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Salt Lake City values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Salt Lake City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Salt Lake City levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Salt Lake City, UT in Salt Lake County has an approximate population of 186,440. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Salt Lake City, UT, or for other information related to utilities in Salt Lake City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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