PECO Energy Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Pennsylvania · RFC region · PJM
PECO Energy Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 1,225,334 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.30¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Shop for supply: PECO Energy offers vs. Price to Compare
PECO Energy's default supply price (Price to Compare) is 11.76¢/kWh. The cheapest fixed offers with no monthly fee:
| Supplier | Price | Term | vs. PTC at 900 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC | 9.69¢ | 3 mo | −$223/yr |
| American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC | 10.19¢ | 3 mo | −$169/yr |
| Public Power, LLC | 10.29¢ | 12 mo | −$159/yr |
| Better Buy Energy | 10.49¢ | 12 mo | −$137/yr |
| Public Power, LLC | 10.49¢ | 10 mo | −$137/yr |
PECO Energy Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $96.50 | $120.72 |
| 1,000 kWh | $193.00 | $230.14 |
| 1,500 kWh | $289.50 | $339.56 |
| 2,000 kWh | $386.00 | $448.98 |
*Residential Service (R) (effective 2026-01-01, $11.30/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
PECO Energy Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (R) | 2026-01-01 | $11.30 | 21.88¢ |
| Residential Heating Service (RH)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $11.29 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (R) - TOUtime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $11.30 | 19.2¢ (6am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 16.9¢ (12am–6am) · 43.6¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Heating Service (RH)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $11.29 | 21.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (R) | 2026-01-01 | $11.30 | 11.65¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
PECO Energy Co. rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (13.60¢ → 18.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | PECO Energy Co. | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 328 | 457 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.12 | 1.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 53 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 59 | 132 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across PECO Energy Co.'s counties, customers averaged 7 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 1,161 | 113 | 74,988 | 2025-06-19 |
| Montgomery | 935 | 82 | 70,526 | 2025-06-19 |
| Delaware | 690 | 55 | 74,815 | 2025-06-19 |
| Chester | 479 | 60 | 50,268 | 2025-06-19 |
| York | 219 | 70 | 13,491 | 2025-10-22 |
| Philadelphia | 139 | 10 | 20,798 | 2025-06-19 |
PECO Energy Co. service area
PECO Energy Co. serves 6 counties in Pennsylvania and 357 ZIP codes.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, York
Cities: Philadelphia, Bensalem, Abington, Levittown, Havertown, York, Norristown, Chester, Wayne, Radnor, Drexel Hill, Springfield, Pottstown, King of Prussia, West Chester, Limerick, Phoenixville, Lansdale, Willow Grove, Hanover, Horsham, West Norriton, East Norriton, Coatesville, Montgomeryville, Ardmore, Landenberg, Yeadon, Broomall, Darby, Lansdowne, Croydon, Bristol, Woodlyn, Bala Cynwyd, Harleysville, Quakertown, Collingdale, East York, Morrisville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 4,037 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 24,864 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $12,656,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 93,589 MWh |
PECO Energy Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 15.71¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.65¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,451,412,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,405,583 MWh |
| Peak demand | 8,193 MW summer · 6,835 MW winter |
| Line losses | 7.0% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 14940 |
| Website | www.puc.pa.gov/pcdocs/1896291.pdf |
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Frequently asked questions
What is PECO Energy Co.'s electricity rate?
PECO Energy Co. residential customers pay an average of 19.30¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 7% above the U.S. average.
What is the average PECO Energy Co. electric bill?
About $146 a month. The average PECO Energy Co. home uses 755 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $193.
How many customers does PECO Energy Co. have?
PECO Energy Co. serves 1,225,334 residential customers and 1,708,048 customers in total in Pennsylvania, across 6 counties.
How reliable is PECO Energy Co.?
In 2025, the average PECO Energy Co. customer was without power for 5 hr 28 min (SAIDI) over 1.12 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 59 min. The Pennsylvania average was 7 hr 37 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does PECO Energy Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Heating Service (RH). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does PECO Energy Co. offer net metering for solar?
PECO Energy Co. had 24,864 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 172.8 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with PECO Energy Co. before making decisions.