Franklin County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Franklin County, PA is $164.96
- The average electricity rate in Franklin County, PA is 19.79¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Franklin County, PA
The average residential electric bill in Franklin County, PA is $164.96 per month. Franklin County, PA is the 33rd most expensive county in Pennsylvania for electricity.
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Franklin County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
The largest provider in Franklin County by megawatt hours sold is FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.
With a nationwide average residential electricity bill of $144.57, Franklin County residents, on average, pay about 14.11% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.
Citizens in Franklin County face an average of 0.92 outages lasting 119.88 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Franklin County experienced a 2.25% decline during the past 12 months.
Franklin County is the 2164th highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per person.
Franklin County ranks 30th in the state out of 67 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 270,578.4 of the county's 575,584.61 megawatt hours coming from those fuels.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,726,493 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
575,585 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
305,006 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
270,578 MWh
Production per Capita
3.67 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
541,030,927 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,448.21 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chambersburg
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Chambersburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
10.46¢ per kWh
- 1.16% lower than last month
- 0.61% higher than November last year
- 42.13% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 38.62% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 938th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 88 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 827 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.31¢ per kWh
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 2.7% lower than November last year
- 42.02% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 37.5% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 648th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 635 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$72.67 per month
- 5.68% higher than last month
- 7.06% lower than November last year
- 40.88% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 38.54% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 892nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 254 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,108 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$85.91 per month
- 0.53% lower than last month
- 0.68% lower than November last year
- 40.71% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 39.61% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 434th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 19 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 581 since November last year
Chambersburg, PA Electricity Overview
Chambersburg's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 10.31 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 42.12% below Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 2nd best for average electricity price out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania. The city produces 25,243.85 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas, making them the 16th ranked city in the state for total electricity production from natural gas out of 1892 cities. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $85.91. This is 42.01% lower than the state average of $148.14.
As the 26th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Chambersburg emits 79,744,343.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 20th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per citizen. Around 95.89% of electricity in Chambersburg comes from generation using Natural Gas. There are 2 power producing plants in Chambersburg, which is the 4th highest number of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chambersburg
Chambersburg residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.89 | 101.91 | 621,564.62 | 61,466,329.03 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 10.56 | 88.57 | 158,786.46 | 16,772,888.43 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.57 | 90.22 | 10,147.85 | 1,174,338.97 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.65 | 182.09 | 4,795.26 | 1,421,777.82 |
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Waynesboro, PA Electricity Overview
Waynesboro's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.50 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.74% lower than Pennsylvania's average price of 17.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 431st out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $144.57, while the Waynesboro average is 4.28% higher at $150.76 per month. Selling an estimated 12,549.86 megawatt hours per year, West Penn Power is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 82nd worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Waynesboro emits 36,348,940.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,343.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 1760th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Waynesboro have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waynesboro
Waynesboro residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.89 | 101.91 | 621,564.62 | 61,466,329.03 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 10.56 | 88.57 | 158,786.46 | 16,772,888.43 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.57 | 90.22 | 10,147.85 | 1,174,338.97 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.65 | 182.09 | 4,795.26 | 1,421,777.82 |
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Greencastle, PA Electricity Overview
Greencastle's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.50 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.74% lower than Pennsylvania's average price of 17.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 431st out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $144.57, while the Greencastle average is 4.28% higher at $150.76 per month. Selling an estimated 5,842.62 megawatt hours per year, West Penn Power is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 335th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Greencastle emits 14,040,033.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,343.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 120th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Greencastle have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greencastle
Greencastle residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Greencastle, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.89 | 101.91 | 621,564.62 | 61,466,329.03 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 10.56 | 88.57 | 158,786.46 | 16,772,888.43 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.57 | 90.22 | 10,147.85 | 1,174,338.97 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.65 | 182.09 | 4,795.26 | 1,421,777.82 |
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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Power Plants in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ChambersburgLS Power (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Natural Gas | 243,007 | 33 | 131,409,722.5 | 32 | 540.77 | 24 | ||
Great Cove Solar IIAES Clean Energy (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Solar | 75,223.61 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Blue Ridge LandfillEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Landfill Gas | 45,938 | 2 | 28,341,909.28 | 4 | 616.96 | 8 | ||
Elk Hill Solar 1Elk Hill Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Solar | 37,867 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Whitetail Solar 2Whitetail Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Solar | 36,734 | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Whitetail Solar 3Whitetail Solar 3, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Solar | 32,299 | 7 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Elk Hill Solar 2Elk Hill Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Solar | 27,708 | 9 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Mountain ViewIndustrial Power Generating Company LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Landfill Gas | 27,038 | 9 | 17,842,629.54 | 9 | 659.91 | 5 | ||
Orchard ParkBorough of Chambersburg Utilities (100.00%) | Chambersburg | PA | Natural Gas | 25,633 | 53 | 13,242,624.7 | 52 | 516.62 | 26 | ||
Whitetail Solar 1Whitetail Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Franklin County | PA | Solar | 23,445 | 10 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Falling SpringBorough of Chambersburg Utilities (100.00%) | Chambersburg | PA | Natural Gas | 692 | 64 | 469,059.47 | 65 | 677.83 | 7 |
Franklin County, Pennsylvania Details
Franklin County has 11 power plants, which is 239th most in the nation. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Franklin County, with 46.60% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Solar and Landfill Gas make up 40.53% and 12.46% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Franklin County results in the release of 541,030,927.37 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 26th largest amount in the state out of 67 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 28th highest in Pennsylvania in emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric.
Providers In Each City in Franklin County:
- Chambersburg, Pennsylvania:
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 1.09%
- West Penn Power: 1.09%
- Borough of Chambersburg Utilities: 97.83%
- Greencastle, Pennsylvania:
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 50.00%
- West Penn Power: 50.00%
- Mercersburg, Pennsylvania:
- West Penn Power: 50.00%
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 50.00%
- Mont Alto, Pennsylvania:
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 3.55%
- West Penn Power: 3.55%
- Mont Alto Electric Utility: 92.91%
- Orrstown, Pennsylvania:
- Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 33.33%
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 33.33%
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 33.33%
- Waynesboro, Pennsylvania:
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co: 50.00%
- West Penn Power: 50.00%
* 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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
The largest electricity supplier in Franklin County, Pennsylvania by megawatt hours sold is FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.
How many power plants are in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
There are 11 power plants in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
Franklin County, Pennsylvania has 75 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borough of Chambersburg Utilities | 12,240 |
| 2 | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 10,208 |
| 3 | West Penn Power | 8,216 |
| 4 | Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania | 4,753 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 3,030 |
| 6 | First Energy | 2,533 |
| 7 | Inspire Energy | 2,170 |
| 8 | Direct Energy | 1,598 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania Electric Company | 1,270 |
| 10 | AEP Energy | 1,155 |
