By business type
Typical monthly usage & energy cost
Estimated energy (supply) cost at the U.S. average commercial rate of 13.92¢/kWh. Actual bills also include delivery, demand and taxes.
| Business type | Typical monthly kWh | Est. monthly energy cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small office (1,500 sq ft) | 1,500–2,500 | $209–$348 |
| Retail store | 3,000–6,000 | $418–$835 |
| Restaurant | 4,000–8,000 | $557–$1,114 |
| Medical / dental office | 3,000–7,000 | $418–$974 |
| Office building (10,000 sq ft) | 10,000–20,000 | $1,392–$2,784 |
| Grocery store | 15,000–40,000 | $2,088–$5,568 |
| Warehouse / distribution | 20,000–50,000 | $2,784–$6,960 |
| Manufacturing facility | 50,000–500,000 | $6,960–$69,600 |
| Data center | 500,000–5,000,000 | $69,600–$696,000+ |
Energy-only estimates at 13.92¢/kWh (U.S. average commercial rate, latest EIA data). Your total bill will also include delivery charges (~3–6¢/kWh), demand charges (which can be 30–70% of a large bill), and taxes. In deregulated states, businesses often cut the energy portion 15–30% by shopping suppliers.
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Business electricity costs, answered
At the U.S. average commercial rate of 13.92¢/kWh, a typical small business runs a few hundred dollars a month, while a mid-size office or store is often $1,000–$3,000. Large manufacturers and data centers can spend tens or hundreds of thousands per month. Your number depends on usage, state, and rate.
These figures are energy (supply) at the national average only. Your real bill also carries delivery charges (roughly 3–6¢/kWh), demand charges (which can be a big share for larger accounts), and taxes. In deregulated states, shopping the supply portion is the fastest way to bring the total down.
Start with the supply charge: in a deregulated state, a competitively bid fixed rate typically beats the utility default and never floats up. Then manage demand (stagger equipment, shift load off-peak), improve efficiency (LED, HVAC), and renew 60–90 days before your contract ends to avoid holdover rates. USA Energy handles the first part for free.
“Good” depends on your state and usage profile — a warehouse in Texas and a restaurant in Massachusetts face very different markets. Rather than chase a headline number, send us a bill and we’ll benchmark your supply rate against live supplier offers for your exact account.
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