Energy Burden Calculator
What share of your income goes to keeping the lights on?
Annual Household Income
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Your State
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Use my actual monthly energy bill
Check if you know your average monthly bill — more accurate than state estimates.
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/month
Enter your income and state to see your energy burden.
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National benchmarks: ACEEE, "How High Are Household Energy Burdens?" (2020, updated 2024).