Chester County, PA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Chester County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Chester County, PA is $172.80
  • The average electricity rate in Chester County, PA is 20.88¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Chester County, PA

The average residential electric bill in Chester County, PA is $172.80 per month. Chester County, PA is the 56th most expensive county in Pennsylvania for electricity.

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Chester County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

Chester County ranks 17th in the state out of 67 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per person.

Averaging production of 0.02 megawatt hours per resident each year, Chester County ranks 2041st out of 3221 counties in production per capita in the nation.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Chester County totals $172.8. For comparison, the state average bill is $148.14

With 6,136 megawatt hours produced using solar, Chester County is 11th out of 67 counties in the state for solar power electricity generation.

Residents of Chester County are paying, on average, 26.05% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average price, at 20.88 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.57 cents per kilowatt hour.

Over the course of the past year, Chester County has seen a 9.48% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,006,039 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    9,526 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    9,526 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,815,364,727 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,325.92 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Chester

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West Chester Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

18.99¢ per kWh

  • 2.23% lower than last month
  • 3.17% higher than November last year
  • 5.09% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 11.46% higher than the US average
  • 1,450th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 101 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 461 since November last year
  • 24,961st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,021 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 743 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 0.84% lower than November last year
  • 0.31% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 8.13% higher than the US average
  • 553rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 280 since November last year
  • 23,510th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 273 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,416 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$99.45 per month

  • 10.34% lower than last month
  • 6.91% lower than November last year
  • 19.1% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 15.89% lower than the US average
  • 157th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since November last year
  • 8,560th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,497 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,685 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$135.83 per month

  • 0.45% lower than last month
  • 2.78% higher than November last year
  • 6.26% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 4.51% lower than the US average
  • 198th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
  • 14,520th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 178 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6 since November last year

West Chester, PA Electricity Overview

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West Chester's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 17.83 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.14% more than the state's average price of 17.81 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $135.83. This is 8.31% lower than the Pennsylvania average bill of $148.14. Selling an estimated 12,515.28 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 61,878,440.61 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 3,328.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 39th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Chester

West Chester residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.194/kWh$0.111/kWh$197.09/mo.$83.82/mo.
553rd17.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Chester
198th$135.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Chester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Chester, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY9.89100.67614,246.7160,722,787.54
APG&EENERGY10.5687.49156,917.0116,569,991.35
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY11.5789.1210,028.371,160,133.31
All American Power and GasENERGY29.64179.894,738.81,404,578.96

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 17.83 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.14% more than the state's average price of 17.81 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $135.83. This is 8.31% lower than the Pennsylvania average bill of $148.14. Selling an estimated 25,268.18 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 61,362,565.06 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 3,328.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 430th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Phoenixville

Phoenixville residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.194/kWh$0.111/kWh$197.09/mo.$83.82/mo.
660th17.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Phoenixville
123rd$135.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for Phoenixville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY9.89100.67614,246.7160,722,787.54
APG&EENERGY10.5687.49156,917.0116,569,991.35
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY11.5789.1210,028.371,160,133.31
All American Power and GasENERGY29.64179.894,738.81,404,578.96

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Coatesville, PA Electricity Overview

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Coatesville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 17.83 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.14% more than the state's average price of 17.81 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $135.83. This is 8.31% lower than the Pennsylvania average bill of $148.14. Selling an estimated 12,382 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 44,285,420.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 62nd worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 3,328.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 430th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Coatesville

Coatesville residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.194/kWh$0.111/kWh$197.09/mo.$83.82/mo.
553rd17.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Coatesville
198th$135.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for Coatesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY9.89100.67614,246.7160,722,787.54
APG&EENERGY10.5687.49156,917.0116,569,991.35
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY11.5789.1210,028.371,160,133.31
All American Power and GasENERGY29.64179.894,738.81,404,578.96

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Electricity Production in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Power Plants in Chester County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
SECCRA Community LandfillSoutheastern Chester County Refuse Auth (100.00%)
Chester County PA Landfill Gas 3,390201,621,876.3620478.4320
Chester County PA Solar 1,9903211
Pickering SolarAqua America Inc (100.00%)
Chester County PA Solar 1,8853311
Marlboro Mushrooms Solar FieldMarlboro Mushroom (100.00%)
Chester County PA Solar 1,4923911
Aqua Ingrams MillAqua America Inc (100.00%)
Chester County PA Solar 7694311

Chester County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There are 5 power producing plants in Chester County, which is the 575th highest number of power plants in a county in the US. The county emits 3,325.92 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 2219th out of 3221 counties nationally. With total emissions of 1,815,364,726.87 kilograms, the county ranks 6th highest in Pennsylvania and 177th 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 Solar, which accounts for 64.41% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
64.41%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
35.59%

Chester County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

About 6.85% 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 10 companies in Chester County that report energy loss. Combined, these 10 providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.02% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.43%, meaning Chester County ranks 2014th 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?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1PECO Energy Company478,056
2PPL Electric Utilities4,511
3Constellation Energy4,106
4First Energy3,435
5Inspire Energy2,941
6Direct Energy2,166
7AEP Energy1,565
8IGS Energy1,513
9Clean Choice Energy1,493
10SmartEnergy Holdings1,130

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

There are 73 electricity suppliers operating in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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

There are 5 power plants located in Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-03-20