Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Pennsylvania

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Pennsylvania is $147.22
  • The average electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 17.80¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pennsylvania

The average residential electric bill in Pennsylvania is $147.22 per month. Pennsylvania is the 36th most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Pennsylvania

  • Population
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    12,972,008
  • Total Production
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    240,635,276 MWh / 18.55 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    142,065,607 MWh / 10.95 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    7,740,657 MWh / 0.6 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    42,913,874,858 kg / 3,308.19 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    232,911,899 MWh / 17.95 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.186/kWh$0.126/kWh$189.53/mo.$89.00/mo.
39th17.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Pennsylvania
36th$147.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pennsylvania Residents

Pennsylvania Electricity Fuel Mix

Pennsylvania's Electricity Prices and Usage

Customers in Pennsylvania are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than many people in the United States, with an average state electric rate of 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the United States average price of 16.35 cents. Pennsylvania ranks as the 39th lowest priced state in the US by average electricity rate. The state features a deregulated electricity market, where citizens are able to choose from multiple electricity companies out of the over 110 providers that operate in the state. The largest electricity provider in the state based on megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy. The state is the 9th worst polluting state in the country when considering total CO2 output, with over 42,913,874,857.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions emitted from electricity consumption. On average, residents of Pennsylvania account for 3,308.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electric use per consumer in the state, while the US average emissions per capita is 4,129.25. The state is the 16th highest generator of electricity per capita, with an average of 18.55 megawatt hours produced per person each year.

Pennsylvania Electricity Plans

There are 25617 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Pennsylvania Plans

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.69¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

All Pennsylvania Plans

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.69¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 9.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 10.50¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 9.58¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 10.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 8.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 8.89¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 10.69¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Residential Electricity Providers in Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Average Bill ($)Residential Average Bill State RankResidential Sales (MWh)Residential Sales State RankResidential Revenues ($)Residential Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
PECO Energy CompanyBUNDLED16.0271123.447211,146,802.2811,785,577,98313
PPL Electric UtilitiesBUNDLED17.5288149.1988,083,934.9821,416,668,79923
Duquesne Light CompanyBUNDLED21.44106128.52773,118,070.313668,618,52033
West Penn PowerBUNDLED15.3766132.14801,808,571.64277,956,03443
Metropolitan Edison CompanyBUNDLED17.5689146.61971,390,896.335244,219,34553
Pennsylvania Electric CompanyBUNDLED19.38101133.02821,140,134.216220,905,92363
Inspire EnergyENERGY12.5225107.24491,132,579.447141,809,143.4273
Direct EnergyENERGY10.218103.2639891,585.67890,986,967.7693
Constellation EnergyENERGY10.5413100.7837648,268.9968,354,746.44113
UGI UtilitiesBUNDLED18.7598158.01102550,483.0410103,213,34283
IGS EnergyENERGY14.0750116.9764477,859.21167,218,881.22123
Adams Electric Cooperative PennsylvaniaBUNDLED13.7942163.36103468,141.621264,560,700.39143
Clean Choice EnergyENERGY14.585696.9329449,183.571365,471,100.63133
Penn PowerBUNDLED17.3783142.3594406,535.561470,634,143103
CleanSky EnergyENERGY11.7923113.5558357,604.711542,175,615.16173
Green Mountain EnergyENERGY13.1432108.4753357,342.581646,969,628.28163
SmartEnergy HoldingsENERGY15.917093.2323302,160.771748,060,870.22153
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.6627124.474284,590.161836,037,993.05213
Stream EnergyENERGY14.1952121.9271268,536.411938,109,132.26203
American Power & GasENERGY15.2362151.1399261,345.842039,808,659.92183

Commercial Electricity Providers in Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Rate RankCommercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Average Bill State RankCommercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Sales State RankCommercial Revenues ($)Commercial Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
Constellation EnergyENERGY8.442678.41959,117,492.321769,568,464.2714
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY8.664980.14993,631,282.452314,389,776.7724
PECO Energy CompanyBUNDLED11.5015253.43712,658,577.253305,729,46634
PPL Electric UtilitiesBUNDLED14.4336244.73691,897,387.524273,789,37644
WGL EnergyENERGY8.231606.79941,870,209.75153,935,383.2164
Duquesne Light CompanyBUNDLED15.8351332.8185973,712.586154,094,47054
IGS EnergyENERGY8.765502.4293647,876.86756,772,018.4874
West Penn PowerBUNDLED14.7942188.0356343,994.13850,892,92384
UGI Energy ServicesENERGY10.2510861.7797293,797.08930,128,357.05122,7922
Pennsylvania Electric CompanyBUNDLED17.0065222.0664273,843.221046,565,98694
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY11.69169,808.38104242,725.111128,385,453.08134
Metropolitan Edison CompanyBUNDLED16.1255229.5965231,923.441237,389,765104
UGI UtilitiesBUNDLED13.3327297.5983185,248.121324,688,178144
Hudson EnergyENERGY9.657308.5284181,024.371417,464,801154
American Power & GasENERGY22.0493137.3738151,716.091533,433,245.13114
APG&EENERGY10.9113268.6978104,161.291611,364,637.1174
Anthracite Power & LightENERGY8.8162,727.27102102,425.65179,027,250.37194
Marathon EnergyENERGY10.4612460.249095,991.51810,039,745.32184
Penn PowerBUNDLED17.3970264.387771,137.51912,368,934164
Direct EnergyENERGY13.282672.97957,565.19207,646,742.29204

Power Plants in Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
York County Nuclear 21,879,631
Montgomery County Nuclear 19,317,339
Luzerne County Nuclear 19,257,423
Beaver ValleyEnergy Harbor Nuclear Generation LLC (100.00%)
Shippingport Nuclear 15,076,518
Lackawanna Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%)
Jessup Natural Gas 10,345,7853,441,983,469.82332.69
York Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%)
York County Natural Gas 8,835,7213,436,639,875.43388.95
Hummel Station LLCPanda Power Funds (100.00%)
Shamokin Dam Natural Gas 8,403,7943,016,452,085.92358.94
Bucks County Natural Gas 7,804,3112,967,460,514.48380.23
Moxie Freedom Generation PlantCaithness Energy (100.00%)
Luzerne County Natural Gas 7,692,8942,648,046,159.22344.22
CPV Fairview Energy CenterCompetitive Power Ventures (100.00%)
Vinco CDP Natural Gas 6,956,7872,420,020,756.16347.86
Tenaska Westmoreland Generating StationTenaska (100.00%)
Westmoreland County Natural Gas 6,756,9572,355,313,343.32348.58
Marcus Hook Natural Gas 6,491,5112,497,787,137.02384.78
Hamilton Patriot Generation PlantHamilton Patriot LLC (100.00%)
Lycoming County Natural Gas 6,441,0312,271,184,537.86352.61
Bethlehem Power PlantCalpine (100.00%)
Bethlehem Natural Gas 6,190,706.012,648,375,537.8427.8
Hamilton LibertyPanda Liberty O&M LLC (100.00%)
Bradford County Natural Gas 6,043,5962,153,035,729.74356.25
Hickory Run Energy StationHickory Run Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Lawrence County Natural Gas 5,861,0132,075,613,761.34354.14
Fayette Energy FacilityDynegy Energy Services (100.00%)
Fayette County Natural Gas 5,411,4052,056,072,824.54379.95
Lower Mount Bethel EnergyTalen Energy (100.00%)
Northampton County Natural Gas 4,422,4991,685,991,846.7381.23
Hill Top Energy Center, LLCHill Top Energy Center, LLC (100.00%)
Greene County Natural Gas 4,394,4451,556,187,878.98354.13
Allegheny Energy Units 3 4 & 5LS Power (100.00%)
Allegheny County Natural Gas 4,198,7211,544,521,948.2367.86

There are 4 Nuclear Power Plants in Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
York County Nuclear 21,879,631
Montgomery County Nuclear 19,317,339
Luzerne County Nuclear 19,257,423
Beaver ValleyEnergy Harbor Nuclear Generation LLC (100.00%)
Shippingport Nuclear 15,076,518

Quick Facts

Pennsylvania generates 0.07 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar power, giving the state a rank of 40th in the nation for this category.

Pennsylvania has reduced CO2 pollution on account of electricity consumption by -244,659,152.34 kilograms (0.34%) during the course of the most recent year.

Pennsylvania is 5th in United States for production per capita from nuclear power, averaging 5.82 megawatt hours generated from nuclear power.

The state of Pennsylvania generates 1,838,803.38 megawatt hours from hydroelectric plants, which gives them a rank of 19th highest hydroelectric generation in the US.

Pennsylvania is the 29th largest producing state of solar powered electricity.

Wind turbines produce 0.26 megawatt hours per year per person for Pennsylvania citizens, which is 29th highest in the US.

Pennsylvania Counties Comparison

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Rate National RankResidential Avg. Electric BillResidential Bill State RankResidential Bill National Rank
Philadelphia County1,567,258761122.12462,851$173.72/mo502,663
Allegheny County1,233,25382922.72512,973$169.23/mo202,507
Montgomery County864,683811021.77432,835$173.18/mo382,637
Bucks County645,05481821.33412,823$173.28/mo412,642
Delaware County575,18275622.12472,852$173.73/mo512,664
Lancaster County556,629791520.00202,668$174.38/mo582,686
Chester County545,82379521.94452,841$173.51/mo452,651
York County461,05882820.56332,759$171.08/mo232,563
Berks County430,44979820.51302,744$171.09/mo242,566
Lehigh County376,31778120.10232,675$173.84/mo522,668
Westmoreland County352,05773319.0372,606$155.87/mo71,748
Luzerne County326,36980820.64352,769$170.31/mo222,540
Northampton County318,52678820.19262,684$172.31/mo322,611
Dauphin County288,80080320.08222,672$173.96/mo542,675
Cumberland County268,57980621.13392,819$173.26/mo402,640
Erie County267,68974222.96582,981$173.55/mo472,654
Lackawanna County215,61580220.03212,670$174.43/mo592,689
Washington County210,38371119.0142,598$155.67/mo51,739
Butler County197,3007519.2182,624$157.45/mo91,840
Monroe County167,19878220.11242,676$173.19/mo392,638
Beaver County165,67777823.21672,993$173.12/mo372,634
Centre County158,42575319.98132,661$160.10/mo101,992
Franklin County156,902771119.94122,659$160.28/mo112,002
Lebanon County144,01178320.52312,745$171.34/mo252,572
Schuylkill County143,10478919.99192,667$174.55/mo612,698
Cambria County131,44179822.90562,979$173.29/mo422,643
Fayette County125,75571419.0032,597$155.65/mo41,738
Blair County121,03273522.96592,982$173.71/mo492,662
Lycoming County113,10482420.42272,720$167.95/mo162,439
Mercer County109,22068120.43282,723$169.15/mo192,501
Adams County106,02776520.16252,681$168.68/mo182,483
Northumberland County90,13376119.99172,665$174.55/mo622,700
Lawrence County84,84969220.46292,727$169.31/mo212,510
Indiana County82,95775422.72522,974$172.57/mo332,619
Crawford County82,6707422.39482,956$172.14/mo312,607
Clearfield County77,90474323.09652,990$172.87/mo352,628
Somerset County72,710781222.63502,970$171.81/mo272,590
Carbon County65,46077419.98142,662$174.53/mo602,697
Columbia County65,0137619.99182,666$174.55/mo632,701
Armstrong County64,74775718.9822,594$155.40/mo21,727
Bradford County60,23374823.00612,985$173.30/mo432,644
Pike County58,34579120.57342,760$173.41/mo442,648
Wayne County51,24478120.83372,791$174.57/mo662,705
Venango County50,81076222.83542,977$172.69/mo342,620
Bedford County47,7297621.33422,824$166.55/mo142,350
Mifflin County46,1567323.10662,991$174.31/mo562,684
Perry County45,8798020.68362,779$174.31/mo572,685
Jefferson County44,4917522.87552,978$171.86/mo282,593
Huntingdon County44,45873222.90572,980$173.66/mo482,659
Union County43,09477219.64112,639$177.53/mo672,829
Tioga County41,08975223.00602,984$171.57/mo262,583
McKean County40,6527621.78442,836$168.10/mo172,450
Snyder County39,87775319.99162,664$174.55/mo652,703
Susquehanna County38,89279122.75532,976$173.90/mo532,671
Warren County38,79174223.08642,989$172.00/mo302,604
Clinton County37,8247919.59102,636$166.65/mo152,357
Clarion County37,57176121.02382,801$163.92/mo132,196
Greene County36,24871119.0152,599$155.67/mo61,740
Elk County31,03776119.3692,629$157.02/mo81,807
Wyoming County26,38980322.54492,969$172.93/mo362,630
Juniata County23,6077921.14402,821$174.00/mo552,676
Montour County18,19875119.99152,663$174.55/mo642,702
Potter County16,47875120.52322,749$160.89/mo122,030
Fulton County14,52974118.9412,588$155.53/mo31,729
Forest County7,1217523.03622,986$171.89/mo292,596
Sullivan County5,9357423.08632,988$173.55/mo462,653
Cameron County4,5967219.0262,603$155.28/mo11,722

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Pennsylvania, Natural Gas makes up 59.53% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Nuclear and Coal are also important fuel sources in the state, with 31.39% and 5.30% of total electricity generation being generated from each, respectively. The state is the 9th worst ranked state when it comes to total CO2 pollution, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 42,913,874,857.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. More telling of the state's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 totals. Currently that amount stands at 3,308.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, which results in the state ranking as the 37th highest state in the US for CO2 pollution released per capita. Pennsylvania has the 15th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the United States, with 240 plants. This translates to the 42nd most plants per person in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
59.53%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
31.39%
COAL
Coal
5.30%
WIND
Wind
1.42%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.76%
OTHER
Other
1.61%

Pennsylvania Net Metering

Pennsylvania has 36 out of 108 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Pennsylvania has above average regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar.

Energy Loss

There are 22 electricity providers in Pennsylvania that reported energy loss. Together, these 22 providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.49% of electricity generated. The countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Pennsylvania receiving a rank of 43rd best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

State governments can help encourage private citizens to consider installing solar panels by promoting tax incentives and rebates to their populace. Pennsylvania currently does not offer a state tax credit for solar panel installation at a private residence. The state has no all encompassing rebate program, but local rebates are available to many citizens who wish to install solar. Pennsylvania offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase solar, making it less attractive for consumers to do so. The state does not offer a sales tax exemption for the purchase of private solar, leaving citizens left empty handed for this one.

State Level Initiatives

Consumers who are shopping for electricity plans that use renewable sources will have much better luck if there are state level initiatives that encourage green energy usage. Many states require renewable fuels to make up a percentage of the fuel used for electricity generation by electricity companies in the state. These requirements are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). While further improvements could be made, Pennsylvania makes it necessary for 1-15% of electricity generation to come from renewable fuel sources. In addition, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that assist with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Pennsylvania, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

Deregulated Cities in Pennsylvania

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Pennsylvania

How many power plants are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is home to 240 electricity plants producing electricity for the state.

Where does Pennsylvania get its electricity?

Pennsylvania's electricity is generated using primarily Natural Gas, which makes up 59.53% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Nuclear makes up 31.39% and Coal makes up 5.30%.

What is a good electricity rate in Pennsylvania?

The average rate of electricity in Pennsylvania in 2024 is 17.80 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What electricity company is the largest provider in Pennsylvania?

By total megawatt hours sold, PECO Energy Company is the largest electricity provider in Pennsylvania.

Does Pennsylvania have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, the state has a deregulated electricity market. This means that consumers in the state can choose from multiple electricity companies to supply their electricity.

What is the average electric bill in Pennsylvania?

The average electricity bill in Pennsylvania in 2024 is $147 while the national average is $142.

How many electric companies offer service in Pennsylvania?

There are 108 electricity companies offering service in Pennsylvania.

What electricity companies offer service in Pennsylvania?

What is the cheapest electricity company in Pennsylvania?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-10-31