Adams County, PA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Adams County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Adams County, PA is $164.26
  • The average electricity rate in Adams County, PA is 19.89¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Adams County, PA

The average residential electric bill in Adams County, PA is $164.26 per month. Adams County, PA is the 37th most expensive county in Pennsylvania for electricity.

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Adams County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

When calculating by total customers, Metropolitan Edison Company is the largest provider in Adams County.

Adams County saw a 0.98% drop in CO2 emissions per capita within the last 12 months.

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.49 cents, while residents of Adams County pay an average rate of 20.59% above the national average at 19.89 cents per kilowatt hour.

In Adams County, 5,170,883 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuels. Adams County is 229th out of 3221 counties in the United States for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.

Adams County generates 50.06 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 501st highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States for production per capita.

Adams County generates 1.29 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Adams County the 17th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in Pennsylvania out of 67 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,157,019 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.91 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,307,906 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    137,023 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,170,883 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    50.06 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    430,306,855 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,058.46 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Gettysburg

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Gettysburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.53¢ per kWh

  • 1.26% lower than last month
  • 1.02% lower than November last year
  • 8.51% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 2.97% lower than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 345 since November last year
  • 17,296th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 851 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,658 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.58¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% lower than last month
  • 0.62% lower than November last year
  • 6.73% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 0.54% higher than the US average
  • 97th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 329 since November last year
  • 19,514th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 123 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,456 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$139.21 per month

  • 11.13% higher than last month
  • 7.01% lower than November last year
  • 13.24% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 17.73% higher than the US average
  • 914th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 736 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 202 since November last year
  • 24,360th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,549 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,948 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$160.74 per month

  • 0.54% lower than last month
  • 2.74% higher than November last year
  • 10.94% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 13% higher than the US average
  • 1,144th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 228 since November last year
  • 23,346th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 754 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 809 since November last year

Gettysburg, PA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.58 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Gettysburg, which is 6.73% below the average state price of 17.78 cents and 0.54% above the nationwide average of 16.49 cents. Metropolitan Edison Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Production from renewable fuels comes to 18.46 megawatt hours produced per resident.

Gettysburg is home to one power plant. Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released per year in the city from electricity consumption. More importantly, the city averages 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Gettysburg has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gettysburg

Gettysburg residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.124/kWh$207.11/mo.$95.08/mo.
97th16.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gettysburg
1144th$160.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gettysburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY9.8799.13610,916.4760,300,621.3
APG&EENERGY10.5486.15156,066.2616,454,790.92
Adams Electric Cooperative PennsylvaniaBUNDLED13.79161.27462,988.8663,855,232.03
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY11.5587.759,9741,152,067.66

Littlestown, PA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.58 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Littlestown, which is 6.73% below the average state price of 17.78 cents and 0.54% above the nationwide average of 16.49 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $160.74 per month, while the state average is $144.89.

All of the electricity sold in Littlestown has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 15,504,172.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 3,277.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 258th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Littlestown

Littlestown residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.170/kWh$0.124/kWh$207.11/mo.$95.08/mo.
107th16.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Littlestown
1133rd$160.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Littlestown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Littlestown, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY9.8799.13610,916.4760,300,621.3
APG&EENERGY10.5486.15156,066.2616,454,790.92
Adams Electric Cooperative PennsylvaniaBUNDLED13.79161.27462,988.8663,855,232.03
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY11.5587.759,9741,152,067.66

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Carroll Valley, PA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.29 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Carroll Valley, which is 8.37% below the average state price of 17.78 cents and 1.22% below the nationwide average of 16.49 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $154.75 per month, while the state average is $144.89.

All of the electricity sold in Carroll Valley has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 12,868,790.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 3,277.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 258th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carroll Valley

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.117/kWh$198.71/mo.$91.28/mo.
73rd16.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Carroll Valley
821st$154.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Carroll Valley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY9.8799.13610,916.4760,300,621.3
APG&EENERGY10.5486.15156,066.2616,454,790.92
Adams Electric Cooperative PennsylvaniaBUNDLED13.79161.27462,988.8663,855,232.03
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY11.5587.759,9741,152,067.66

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Electricity Production in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Power Plants in Adams County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hunterstown Power PlantKestrel Acquisition, LLC (100.00%)
Adams County PA Natural Gas 5,131,564131,941,071,323.3814378.2647
Adams Solar LLC PAAdams Solar LLC (PA) (100.00%)
Gettysburg PA Solar 137,023211
HunterstownHunterstown Power, LLC (100.00%)
Adams County PA Natural Gas 39,4805032,697,161.6741828.24
Hamilton (PA)Hamilton Power, LLC (100.00%)
Adams County PA Distillate Fuel Oil -5723132,978.999-2,332.9626
OrrtannaOrrtanna Power, LLC (100.00%)
Adams County PA Distillate Fuel Oil -10424161,278.697-1,550.7625

Adams County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Adams County results in the release of 430,306,854.72 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 677th highest in the US out of 3221 counties and 31st highest in the state out of 67 counties. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the county, which amounts to 4,058.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Adams County is the 1875th highest polluting county in the country. There are 5 power plants in the county, which is the 572nd highest number of power plants in a county in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
97.42%
SOLAR
Solar
2.58%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.00%

Adams County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

About 6.85% of the electric companies in Adams County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Adams County is 4.86%. This includes data from 10 providers, including FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania, and West Penn Power. The national average is 2.43%, resulting in Adams County having a rank of 1811th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Adams County:

  • Abbottstown, Pennsylvania:
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
  • Arendtsville, Pennsylvania:
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
  • Bendersville, Pennsylvania:
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
  • Biglerville, Pennsylvania:
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
  • Bonneauville, Pennsylvania:
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
  • Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania:
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 4.83%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 26.59%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 36.71%
    • West Penn Power: 31.88%
  • East Berlin, Pennsylvania:
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
  • Fairfield, Pennsylvania:
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania:
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
  • Littlestown, Pennsylvania:
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
  • McSherrystown, Pennsylvania:
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 50.00%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 50.00%
  • New Oxford, Pennsylvania:
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
  • York Springs, Pennsylvania:
    • Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
    • Metropolitan Edison Company: 33.33%
    • FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

By total megawatt hours sold, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity provider in Adams County, Pennsylvania.

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

There are 73 electricity suppliers offering service in Adams County, Pennsylvania.

What electricity companies offer service in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

How many power plants are located within Adams County, Pennsylvania?

There are 5 active electricity plants in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-11-14