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Franklin County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

When calculating by total customers, West Penn Power is the largest provider in Franklin County.

Franklin County ranks 255th out of 3230 counties in the nation in solar power generation, with 126,298 megawatt hours generated from solar power.

Franklin County is ranked 15th out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.27 megawatt hours per person a year.

In the most recent 12 months, Franklin County had a 3.45% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

Franklin County emits 3,526.56 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,162.25.

The county is the 975th highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties, producing 423,687 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,699,882 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.83 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    423,687 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    199,052 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    224,635 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.7 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    553,324,023 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,526.56 kg

Recent Energy News in Chambersburg

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Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

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Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Chambersburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

0¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 100% lower than February last year
  • 100% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 725 since February last year
  • 1,138th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,776 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.42¢ per kWh

  • 8.65% lower than last month
  • 4.26% lower than February last year
  • 23.81% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 26.68% lower than the US average
  • 334th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 5,438th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,516 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,879 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$0 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 100% lower than February last year
  • 100% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 428 since February last year
  • 1,138th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 14,032 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$108.82 per month

  • 8.94% lower than last month
  • 10.76% lower than February last year
  • 13.07% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 17.89% lower than the US average
  • 796th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 178 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 174 since February last year
  • 6,071st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,205 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,101 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

0¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 100% lower than February last year
  • 100% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 483 since February last year
  • 1,141st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 17,461 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.46¢ per kWh

  • 9.33% lower than last month
  • 9.55% lower than February last year
  • 16.43% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 18.85% lower than the US average
  • 334th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 178 since February last year
  • 10,446th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,333 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,466 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$0 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 100% lower than February last year
  • 100% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 726 since February last year
  • 1,141st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 594 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$149.31 per month

  • 9.71% lower than last month
  • 16.36% lower than February last year
  • 31.62% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 90.91% lower than the US average
  • 334th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 482nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 56 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

0¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 100% lower than February last year
  • 100% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,882 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 242 since February last year
  • 1,176th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,216 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.33¢ per kWh

  • 7.66% lower than last month
  • 32.63% lower than February last year
  • 6.69% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 28.18% lower than the US average
  • 1,040th in the state out of 1,882 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 98 since February last year
  • 9,351st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,247 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 11,632 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$0 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 100% lower than February last year
  • 100% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,882 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 414 since February last year
  • 1,176th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,033 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$5,179.22 per month

  • 5.99% lower than last month
  • 50.46% lower than February last year
  • 0.74% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 84.81% lower than the US average
  • 1,009th in the state out of 1,882 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since February last year
  • 7,774th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 543 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,234 since February last year

Chambersburg Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,276 MWh

  • 20.5% lower than last month
  • 664.07% higher than February last year
  • 98.78% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 94.49% lower than the US average
  • 20th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 570th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

1,362.85 MWh

  • 9.5% lower than last month
  • 52.98% lower than February last year
  • 98.6% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 94.7% lower than the US average
  • 19th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 574th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 191 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

594,691.33 MWh

  • 28.61% lower than last month
  • 600.71% higher than February last year
  • 98.11% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 93.84% lower than the US average
  • 15th in the state out of 52 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 347th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 40 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

673,800.06 MWh

  • 9.81% lower than last month
  • 53.78% lower than February last year
  • 97.71% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 94.22% lower than the US average
  • 15th in the state out of 52 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 369th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 189 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,255.24 MWh

  • 18.04% lower than last month
  • 789.95% higher than February last year
  • 99.19% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 96.7% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 265th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 36 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

1,330.97 MWh

  • 9.52% lower than last month
  • 52.66% lower than February last year
  • 99.08% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 97% lower than the US average
  • 12th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 289th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 129 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

20.76 MWh

  • 71.75% lower than last month
  • 20.02% lower than February last year
  • 390.53% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 80.75% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 51st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

31.87 MWh

  • 8.86% lower than last month
  • 63.38% lower than February last year
  • 336.44% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 78.3% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 93rd in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 111 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

581,060.06 MWh

  • 24.04% lower than last month
  • 762.28% higher than February last year
  • 98.97% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 96.03% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 261st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 47 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

649,768.68 MWh

  • 9.85% lower than last month
  • 53.32% lower than February last year
  • 98.77% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 96.33% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 282nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 127 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

13,631.27 MWh

  • 79.98% lower than last month
  • 22.03% lower than February last year
  • 686.32% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 84.31% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 57th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

24,031.39 MWh

  • 8.88% lower than last month
  • 63.54% lower than February last year
  • 588.71% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 78.51% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 96th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 128 since February last year

Chambersburg, PA Electricity Overview

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Chambersburg's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.34 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 3.09% lower than Pennsylvania's average price of 17.90 cents, resulting in the city ranking 8th out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania for best average electricity price. There are 17,161.59 megawatt hours generated by plants in the city from natural gas as the fuel source. This is the 18th most for a city in Pennsylvania out of 1892 cities. Chambersburg consumers use 1366.82% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference.

As the 28th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Chambersburg emits 75,932,498.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 22nd worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per citizen. Around 97.79% of electricity in Chambersburg comes from generation using Natural Gas. There are 2 power producing plants in Chambersburg, which is the 5th highest number of power plants in a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chambersburg

Chambersburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.100/kWh$166.54/mo.$72.61/mo.
3rd12.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chambersburg
13th$101.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chambersburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY14.61128.8664,1989,379,900
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY15.21118.4611,2371,708,700
All American Power and GasENERGY22.49162.554,216948,000
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY10.96103.2815,8071,732,700
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.5597.02438,88541,926,000

Waynesboro, PA Electricity Overview

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Waynesboro's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.62 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.57% lower than Pennsylvania's average price of 17.90 cents, resulting in the city ranking 65th out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Waynesboro average is 7.59% higher at $148.79 per month. West Penn Power has an estimated 205 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.

As the 83rd worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Waynesboro emits 35,629,727.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,277.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 64th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Waynesboro have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waynesboro

Waynesboro residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.100/kWh$166.54/mo.$72.61/mo.
95th14.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waynesboro
596th$119.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waynesboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY14.61128.8664,1989,379,900
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY15.21118.4611,2371,708,700
All American Power and GasENERGY22.49162.554,216948,000
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY10.96103.2815,8071,732,700
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.5597.02438,88541,926,000

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Greencastle, PA Electricity Overview

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Greencastle's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.62 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.57% lower than Pennsylvania's average price of 17.90 cents, resulting in the city ranking 260th out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Greencastle average is 7.59% higher at $148.79 per month. West Penn Power has an estimated 95 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.

As the 337th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Greencastle emits 13,762,232.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,277.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 64th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Greencastle have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greencastle

Greencastle residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.100/kWh$166.54/mo.$72.61/mo.
95th14.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Greencastle
596th$119.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Greencastle Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Greencastle, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY14.61128.8664,1989,379,900
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY15.21118.4611,2371,708,700
All American Power and GasENERGY22.49162.554,216948,000
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY10.96103.2815,8071,732,700
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.5597.02438,88541,926,000

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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Power Plants in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
ChambersburgLS Power (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Natural Gas 205,599112,714,137.62548.22
Blue Ridge LandfillEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Landfill Gas 45,98227,948,936.99607.82
Whitetail Solar 2Whitetail Solar 2, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Solar 37,333
Whitetail Solar 3Whitetail Solar 3, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Solar 34,747
Mountain ViewIndustrial Power Generating Company LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Landfill Gas 28,25817,913,157.84633.91
Elk Hill Solar 2Elk Hill Solar 2, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Solar 27,994
Whitetail Solar 1Whitetail Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Solar 25,476
Chambersburg PA Natural Gas 16,2447,844,595.81482.92
Chambersburg PA Natural Gas 1,306829,935.23635.48
Elk Hill Solar 1Elk Hill Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County PA Solar 748

Franklin County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Franklin County has 10 power plants, which is 260th most in the nation. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Franklin County, with 52.58% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Solar and Landfill Gas make up 29.81% and 17.17% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Franklin County results in the release of 553,324,023.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 25th largest amount in the state out of 67 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 26th highest in Pennsylvania in emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
52.58%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
29.81%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
17.17%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.44%

Franklin County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

Of the 62 electricity suppliers in Franklin County, 5 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Franklin County is 5.28%. This includes data from 8 companies, including West Penn Power, Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania, and Direct Energy. With a United States average energy loss of 2.87%, Franklin County is ranked as the 2076th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

The largest electricity supplier in Franklin County, Pennsylvania by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.

How many power plants are in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

There are 10 power plants in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

Franklin County, Pennsylvania has 62 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-12