Chester County, PA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Chester County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Chester County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

With 2,603.74 megawatt generated from solar power and 545,823 consumers in Chester County, the county averages 0 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 21st out of 67 counties in the state.

Citizens in Chester County pay $173.33 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Pennsylvania average bill of $142.02.

The largest supplier in Chester County by megawatt hours sold is PECO Energy Company.

Over 100.00% of Chester County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, putting Chester County at 1511th in the country for sustainable electricity generation.

Consumers in the county are faced with an average of 0.96 power outages per year, with an average of 117.64 minutes per outage.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Chester County saw a 1.98% drop over the most recent 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,045,015 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,994 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,994 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,811,723,684 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,319.25 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Chester

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Chester County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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West Chester Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

16.82¢ per kWh

  • 3.13% higher than last month
  • 3.56% higher than April last year
  • 6.27% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 0.52% lower than the US average
  • 941st in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 356 since April last year
  • 20,681st in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 94 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 112 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.08¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% higher than last month
  • 5.75% higher than April last year
  • 9.78% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 0.26% lower than the US average
  • 801st in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 220 since April last year
  • 20,092nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 101 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,600 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$98.22 per month

  • 22.34% lower than last month
  • 2.41% higher than April last year
  • 18.9% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 12.88% lower than the US average
  • 301st in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 794 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since April last year
  • 10,451st in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9,819 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 106 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$117.28 per month

  • 0.16% higher than last month
  • 2.89% higher than April last year
  • 0.93% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 13.82% lower than the US average
  • 352nd in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 151 since April last year
  • 9,086th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 222 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,281 since April last year

West Chester, PA Electricity Overview

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West Chester's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 9.78% less than the state's average price of 17.82 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $117.28. This is 17.42% lower than the Pennsylvania average bill of $142.02. Selling an estimated 12,293.63 megawatt hours, PECO Energy Company is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in West Chester must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 61,717,468.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 36th worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 3,319.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 163rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Chester

West Chester residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.086/kWh$155.07/mo.$69.06/mo.
801st16.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Chester
352nd$117.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Chester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Chester, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY16.34134.9163,290.6710,341,625.55
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY17.01124.0111,078.181,883,893.81
All American Power and GasENERGY25.15170.174,156.411,045,198.88
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.26108.1315,583.591,910,354.54
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.68101.57432,682.146,224,692.45
60 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in West Chester, Pennsylvania include: 19382, 19380, 19383

Phoenixville, PA Electricity Overview

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Phoenixville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 9.78% less than the state's average price of 17.82 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $117.28. This is 17.42% lower than the Pennsylvania average bill of $142.02. Selling an estimated 24,820.67 megawatt hours, PECO Energy Company is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Phoenixville must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 61,202,935.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 38th worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 3,319.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 163rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Phoenixville

Phoenixville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.086/kWh$155.07/mo.$69.06/mo.
801st16.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Phoenixville
352nd$117.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Phoenixville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY16.34134.9163,290.6710,341,625.55
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY17.01124.0111,078.181,883,893.81
All American Power and GasENERGY25.15170.174,156.411,045,198.88
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.26108.1315,583.591,910,354.54
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.68101.57432,682.146,224,692.45
60 providers total

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Coatesville, PA Electricity Overview

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Coatesville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 9.78% less than the state's average price of 17.82 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $117.28. This is 17.42% lower than the Pennsylvania average bill of $142.02. Selling an estimated 12,162.71 megawatt hours, PECO Energy Company is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Coatesville must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 44,170,215.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 60th worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 3,319.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 163rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Coatesville

Coatesville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.086/kWh$155.07/mo.$69.06/mo.
801st16.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Coatesville
352nd$117.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Coatesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY16.34134.9163,290.6710,341,625.55
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY17.01124.0111,078.181,883,893.81
All American Power and GasENERGY25.15170.174,156.411,045,198.88
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.26108.1315,583.591,910,354.54
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.68101.57432,682.146,224,692.45
60 providers total

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Electricity Production in Chester 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 Chester County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
SECCRA Community LandfillSoutheastern Chester County Refuse Auth (100.00%)
Chester County PA Landfill Gas 3,3901,621,876.36478.43
Pickering SolarAqua America Inc (100.00%)
Chester County PA Solar 1,885
Marlboro Mushrooms Solar FieldMarlboro Mushroom (100.00%)
Chester County PA Solar 718.74
3 power plants total

Chester County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There are 3 power producing plants in Chester County, which is the 786th highest number of power plants in a county in the US. The county emits 3,319.25 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 48th highest polluting county out of 67 counties in the state and 2272nd out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 1,811,723,683.53 kilograms, the county ranks 5th highest in Pennsylvania and 175th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Chester County's power plants mainly use Landfill Gas, which accounts for 56.56% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county.

LANDFILL GAS
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56.56%
SOLAR
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43.44%

Chester County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

About 4.76% of the electricity companies in Chester County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Pennsylvania has pretty good net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 9 companies in Chester County that report energy loss. Combined, these 9 providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.11% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Chester County ranks 1900th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Chester 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 Chester County, Pennsylvania?

The largest electricity supplier in Chester County, Pennsylvania by megawatt hours sold is PECO Energy Company.

What electricity companies offer service in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

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

There are 63 electricity suppliers operating in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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

There are 3 power plants located in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-07-14