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Indiana County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

With 6,037,538 megawatt hours of electricity produced from coal, Indiana County is 1st out of 67 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated from coal.

Indiana County residents have an average residential electricity expense of $159.23, which is 15.14% higher than the US average bill of $138.3.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Indiana County is Constellation Energy.

The use of coal in the production of electricity declined in Indiana County throughout the past year, with a decreased usage of roughly 40.40% taking place.

Indiana County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel source usage. The county has achieved a 40.32% reduction in the consumption of these fuel sources for electricity production throughout the past 12 months.

Indiana County generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 73.39 megawatt hours per resident and places Indiana County as the 198th highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for non-renewable generation per capita per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    898,759 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.83 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,088,361 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,088,361 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    73.39 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    937,892,544 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    11,305.77 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within Indiana County
Indiana, PA Electricity
Blairsville, PA Electricity
Homer City, PA Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In Indiana County Cities

Recent Energy News in Indiana

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Top Headlines

Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Indiana 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 increased by 239 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 21,000 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.93¢ per kWh

  • 9.04% lower than last month
  • 7.62% lower than February last year
  • 2.29% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 5.96% lower than the US average
  • 1,059th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 191 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 213 since February last year
  • 15,334th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,189 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,972 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 increased by 38 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 17,884 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$107.69 per month

  • 9.51% lower than last month
  • 13.74% lower than February last year
  • 13.97% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 18.75% lower than the US average
  • 456th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 178 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 642 since February last year
  • 5,561st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,054 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,702 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 7 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 19,812 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.53¢ per kWh

  • 8.88% lower than last month
  • 10.34% lower than February last year
  • 1.35% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 4.21% lower than the US average
  • 1,179th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 73 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 462 since February last year
  • 16,894th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,525 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,598 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 223 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 50 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$181.48 per month

  • 9.76% lower than last month
  • 16.8% lower than February last year
  • 16.89% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 88.95% lower than the US average
  • 799th in the state out of 1,884 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 959th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 65 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 89 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 increased by 719 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 19,143 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.92¢ per kWh

  • 11.08% lower than last month
  • 57.74% lower than February last year
  • 11.93% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 32.21% lower than the US average
  • 697th in the state out of 1,882 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1,185 since February last year
  • 5,752nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,663 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 17,681 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 59 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 5,203 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$6,152.61 per month

  • 4.34% lower than last month
  • 54.61% lower than February last year
  • 19.67% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 81.95% lower than the US average
  • 1,486th in the state out of 1,882 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since February last year
  • 9,345th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,281 since February last year

Indiana Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

191 MWh

  • 86.06% lower than last month
  • 81.56% lower than February last year
  • 99.82% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 99.18% lower than the US average
  • 22nd in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 627th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 125 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

1,820.77 MWh

  • 0.95% lower than last month
  • 5.36% higher than February last year
  • 98.13% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 92.92% lower than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since February last year
  • 554th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 373 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

64,410.78 MWh

  • 85.96% lower than last month
  • 81.25% lower than February last year
  • 99.8% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 99.33% lower than the US average
  • 16th in the state out of 52 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 384th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

606,065.32 MWh

  • 0.96% lower than last month
  • 5.22% higher than February last year
  • 97.94% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 94.8% lower than the US average
  • 16th in the state out of 52 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since February last year
  • 375th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 300 since February last year

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

11.72 MWh

  • 80.83% lower than last month
  • 40.75% lower than February last year
  • 176.96% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 89.13% lower than the US average
  • 3rd 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
  • 59th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

51.61 MWh

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 6.19% lower than February last year
  • 606.65% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 64.86% 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 increased by 6 since February last year
  • 85th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 162 since February last year

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

5,408.06 MWh

  • 80.74% lower than last month
  • 40.65% lower than February last year
  • 211.97% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 93.78% lower than the US average
  • 3rd 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
  • 71st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

23,723.66 MWh

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 6.18% lower than February last year
  • 579.9% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 78.78% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 97th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 207 since February last year

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

59,002.72 MWh

  • 86.31% lower than last month
  • 82.36% lower than February last year
  • 99.9% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 99.6% lower than the US average
  • 14th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 307th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 21 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

582,341.66 MWh

  • 0.95% lower than last month
  • 5.74% higher than February last year
  • 98.9% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 96.71% 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 6 since February last year
  • 289th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 232 since February last year

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

179.28 MWh

  • 86.3% lower than last month
  • 82.36% lower than February last year
  • 99.88% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 99.53% lower than the US average
  • 14th in the state out of 26 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 299th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

1,769.16 MWh

  • 0.95% lower than last month
  • 5.74% higher than February last year
  • 98.77% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 96.01% 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 6 since February last year
  • 278th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 202 since February last year

Indiana, PA Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Indiana home are billed a residential electricity price of 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 15.82% above Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.90 cents, which ranks the city 1382nd out of 1892 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $159.22. This is 15.12% higher than the national average bill of $138.3. The city generates over 0 megawatt hours from its power generating plants, which is the 29th highest total generation for a city in the state.

Electricity use in Indiana results in the release of 45,173,568.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 55th highest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More importantly, the city averages 3,328.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. There is one electricity plant in the city. Indiana has around 97.12% of its electricity produced by Natural Gas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Indiana

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.197/kWh$0.134/kWh$169.55/mo.$79.02/mo.
464th15.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Indiana
901st$119.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Indiana Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Indiana, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
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
American Power & GasENERGY15.32147.11192,07929,435,100
56 providers total

Blairsville, PA Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Blairsville home are billed a residential electricity price of 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 15.82% above Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.90 cents, which ranks the city 1382nd out of 1892 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 37 residential customers, Pennsylvania Electric Company is the largest provider in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $159.22. This is 10.96% higher than the Pennsylvania average bill of $143.5.

Electricity use in Blairsville results in the release of 10,681,379.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 435th highest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,277.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 64th ranked city in Pennsylvania for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Blairsville, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blairsville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.197/kWh$0.134/kWh$169.55/mo.$79.02/mo.
464th15.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blairsville
901st$119.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blairsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blairsville, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
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
American Power & GasENERGY15.32147.11192,07929,435,100
56 providers total

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Homer City, PA Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Homer City home are billed a residential electricity price of 20.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 15.82% above Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.90 cents, which ranks the city 1382nd out of 1892 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 15 residential customers, Pennsylvania Electric Company is the largest provider in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $159.22. This is 10.96% higher than the Pennsylvania average bill of $143.5.

Electricity use in Homer City results in the release of 5,316,108.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 749th highest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,277.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 796th ranked city in Pennsylvania for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Homer City, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Homer City

Homer City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.197/kWh$0.134/kWh$169.55/mo.$79.02/mo.
464th15.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Homer City
901st$119.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Homer City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Homer City, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
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
American Power & GasENERGY15.32147.11192,07929,435,100
56 providers total

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Electricity Production in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
ConemaughTalen Energy (22.22%)Conemaugh Power Pass-Through Holders LLC (16.45%)ArcLight Capital (57.61%)Conemaugh Power LLC (3.72%)
Indiana County PA Coal 3,367,354.013,278,190,299.67973.52
Seward (PA)Seward Generation, LLC (100.00%)
Indiana County PA Coal 2,299,457.012,617,072,816.731,138.13
Homer City Generating StationGeneral Electric (100.00%)
Indiana County PA Coal 398,916450,660,332.921,129.7111/2023
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana University of Penn (100.00%)
Indiana PA Natural Gas 22,6347,535,246.7332.92
4 power plants total

Indiana County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Indiana County's power plants mainly use Coal, which accounts for 99.17% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts at 0.64% (39,204.84 megawatt hours) and 0.19% (11,618.17 megawatt hours), respectively. The county's residents average 11,305.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 3rd highest in Pennsylvania out of 67 in this category. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 937,892,544.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Indiana County has 4 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 679th highest number of power plants within a single county.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.17%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.64%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.19%

Indiana County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

Out of the 57 suppliers in Indiana County, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The county has 5 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 5 companies is 5.35%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Indiana County is ranked as the 2140th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Indiana County:

  • Armagh, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
  • Blairsville, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
    • United Electric Cooperative (Pennsylvania): 50.00%
  • Clymer, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
  • Creekside, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Ernest, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
  • Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Homer City, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Marion Center, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Plumville, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Saltsburg, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Seward, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Shelocta, Pennsylvania:
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Smicksburg, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Vintondale, Pennsylvania:
    • REA Electric: 50.00%
    • Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

There are 57 electricity suppliers offering service in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

How many power plants are in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

There are 4 electricity plants in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

The largest electricity supplier in Indiana County, Pennsylvania by total revenue is Pennsylvania Electric Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29