Electricity rates in Pennsylvania
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Pennsylvania paid an average of 20.70¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 13.86¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 13.52¢ and industry 10.48¢. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can shop for a supplier.
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Pennsylvania electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +39%.
Choosing a provider in Pennsylvania
All customers of investor-owned utilities can buy supply from a competitive supplier.
Competitive suppliers in Pennsylvania charged homes an average of 13.86¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 8.67¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in Pennsylvania
57 utilities serve homes in Pennsylvania. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 1.47M | 20.21¢ | $179 | 647 |
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned | 1.23M | 19.30¢ | $146 | 328 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned | 836K | 19.85¢ | $175 | 198 |
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned | 438K | 25.14¢ | $154 | 856 |
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned | 55K | 20.15¢ | $172 | 56 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 33K | 16.53¢ | $196 | — |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 24K | 18.13¢ | $144 | — |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21K | 17.31¢ | $167 | — |
| United Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19K | 22.86¢ | $171 | — |
| Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA) | Electric cooperative | 18K | 24.01¢ | $137 | — |
| Northwestern Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 18K | 17.26¢ | $162 | — |
| Valley Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18K | 16.23¢ | $159 | — |
| Claverack Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17K | 20.09¢ | $173 | — |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12K | 15.42¢ | $138 | — |
| Borough of Chambersburg | Municipal | 9,952 | 13.15¢ | $111 | 39 |
| Borough of Lansdale | Municipal | 8,949 | 17.35¢ | $193 | — |
| Bedford Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8,849 | 17.98¢ | $175 | — |
| Warren Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8,693 | 24.03¢ | $127 | — |
| Borough of Ephrata | Municipal | 6,704 | 17.12¢ | $283 | 79 |
| Sullivan County R E C | Electric cooperative | 6,135 | 22.55¢ | $176 | 376 |
| Citizens Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 6,001 | 17.28¢ | $210 | 56 |
| Wellsborough Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 5,174 | 21.26¢ | $150 | 305 |
| Borough of Quakertown | Municipal | 4,636 | 19.49¢ | $289 | — |
| Borough of Perkasie | Municipal | 4,429 | 22.15¢ | $220 | 45 |
| Borough of Middletown | Municipal | 4,268 | 13.94¢ | $189 | — |
| Borough of Ellwood City | Municipal | 4,040 | 17.49¢ | $167 | — |
| New Enterprise R E C | Electric cooperative | 3,820 | 15.71¢ | $227 | — |
| Borough of Blakely | Municipal | 3,750 | 19.62¢ | $148 | — |
| Pike County Light & Power Co. | Investor-owned | 3,709 | 23.44¢ | $160 | 195 |
| Borough of Lehighton | Municipal | 3,081 | 18.49¢ | $230 | — |
| Borough of Schuylkill Haven | Municipal | 3,033 | 16.24¢ | $194 | — |
| Borough of Grove City | Municipal | 2,995 | 16.32¢ | $250 | — |
| Borough of Olyphant | Municipal | 2,585 | 22.40¢ | $162 | — |
| Borough of Kutztown | Municipal | 2,530 | 17.39¢ | $250 | — |
| The Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 2,403 | 16.76¢ | $108 | — |
| Borough of Tarentum | Municipal | 2,253 | 18.85¢ | $201 | — |
| Borough of Zelienople | Municipal | 2,237 | 19.69¢ | $217 | — |
| Borough of Mifflinburg | Municipal | 1,906 | 15.18¢ | $278 | — |
| Borough of St Clair | Municipal | 1,861 | 24.69¢ | $236 | — |
| Borough of Hatfield | Municipal | 1,849 | 20.23¢ | $206 | — |
| Borough of Pitcairn | Municipal | 1,816 | 23.01¢ | $119 | — |
| Borough of Girard | Municipal | 1,346 | 13.67¢ | $222 | — |
| Borough of Berlin | Municipal | 1,212 | 11.81¢ | $157 | — |
| Borough of Watsontown | Municipal | 1,197 | 21.68¢ | $170 | — |
| Borough of Weatherly | Municipal | 1,187 | 15.52¢ | $240 | — |
| Borough of Smethport | Municipal | 1,038 | 11.58¢ | $129 | — |
| Borough of Duncannon | Municipal | 970 | 11.82¢ | $120 | — |
| Borough of Catawissa | Municipal | 852 | 20.46¢ | $187 | — |
| Borough of New Wilmington | Municipal | 737 | 15.20¢ | $336 | — |
| Mont Alto Borough | Municipal | 718 | 11.37¢ | $139 | — |
| Borough of East Conemaugh | Municipal | 624 | 17.63¢ | $130 | — |
| Borough of Royalton | Municipal | 546 | 17.31¢ | $127 | — |
| Borough of Goldsboro | Municipal | 389 | 13.08¢ | $173 | — |
| Borough of Wampum | Municipal | 369 | 14.75¢ | $123 | — |
| Hooversville Boro Electric Lgt Co. | Municipal | 364 | 15.92¢ | $131 | — |
| Borough of Summerhill | Municipal | 291 | 16.59¢ | $143 | — |
| Borough of Lewisberry | Municipal | 191 | 16.87¢ | $172 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Pennsylvania
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Pennsylvania vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.92/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.31/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 6.4¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Philadelphia) | 1,356 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 7 hr 37 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 13.52¢ |
| Industrial rate | 10.48¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Pennsylvania
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $34.14 | $171 | +$22 |
| Central air conditioner | $119 | $595 | +$78 |
| Refrigerator | $8.62 | $104 | +$14 |
| Electric car | $76.93 | $923 | +$121 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.19 | $170 | +$22 |
| Electric water heater | $77.63 | $932 | +$122 |
| Hot tub | $51.75 | $621 | +$81 |
| TV | $2.58 | $31 | +$4 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $85.69 | $428 | +$56 |
| Heat pump | $212 | $1,058 | +$139 |
Electricity rates by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Allentown
- Erie
- Reading
- Scranton
- Bethlehem
- Bensalem
- Lancaster
- Abington
- Levittown
- Havertown
- Harrisburg
- Altoona
- York
- State College
- Wilkes-Barre
- Norristown
- Chester
- Mount Lebanon
- Bethel Park
- Wayne
- Radnor
- Williamsport
- Monroeville
- Cranberry Township
- Drexel Hill
- Plum
- Back Mountain
- Easton
- Lebanon
- Whitehall Township
- Hazleton
- Springfield
- Pottstown
- New Castle
- Allison Park
- Chambersburg
- Murrysville
- West Mifflin
- Johnstown
- King of Prussia
- West Chester
- Baldwin
- McKeesport
- Upper Saint Clair
- Carlisle
- Limerick
- Phoenixville
- Lansdale
- Hermitage
- Wilkinsburg
- Willow Grove
- Hanover
- Fullerton
- Horsham
- West Norriton
- Bloomsburg
- Greensburg
- Franklin Park
- Hershey
- Indiana
- Ephrata
- Whitehall
- Pottsville
- East Norriton
- Sharon
- Washington
- South Park Township
- Dunmore
- Butler
- Colonial Park
- Coatesville
- Saint Marys
- Meadville
- Kingston
- Weigelstown
- New Kensington
- Montgomeryville
- Ardmore
- Fernway
- Lower Burrell
- Landenberg
- Elizabethtown
- Yeadon
- Carnot-Moon
- Emmaus
- Jefferson Hills
- Munhall
- Shiloh
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania?
The average residential rate in Pennsylvania was 20.70¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 15% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 21.72¢, +11.3% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Pennsylvania?
About $174 a month. The average Pennsylvania home uses 839 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania ranks 37th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Pennsylvania?
Yes. All customers of investor-owned utilities can buy supply from a competitive supplier. The state's official comparison site is papowerswitch.com.
Which electric company is cheapest in Pennsylvania?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Borough of Smethport has the lowest average rate at 11.58¢/kWh. The highest is Duquesne Light Co. at 25.14¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, the average Pennsylvania customer was without power for 7 hr 37 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.4 outages. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 12 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.