Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
The largest electricity provider in Lehigh County by megawatt hours sold is PPL Electric Utilities.
Citizens of the county experience an average of 0.99 power outages per year, with outages lasting on average 124.76 minutes.
At $168.68, the Lehigh County average monthly residential electric bill is 18.77% above the Pennsylvania average bill.
Lehigh County's average residential electricity rate is 20.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.79% above the nationwide average of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Emitting 1,249,211,092.77 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lehigh County has the 11th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in Pennsylvania.
The electricity consumed by citizens of Lehigh County is produced in other counties as the county has no power production sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,167,729 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,249,211,093 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,319.57 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Allentown
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Allentown Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.93¢ per kWh
- 2.5% higher than last month
- 15.59% lower than April last year
- 0.11% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 6.01% higher than the US average
- 1,498th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 295 since April last year
- 24,493rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 352 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,834 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.62¢ per kWh
- 1.46% lower than last month
- 2.02% lower than April last year
- 4.49% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 15.52% higher than the US average
- 1,706th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 75 since April last year
- 26,060th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 554 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,704 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$122.74 per month
- 17.81% lower than last month
- 14.12% lower than April last year
- 1.35% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 8.87% higher than the US average
- 1,545th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 279 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 344 since April last year
- 24,206th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,317 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,784 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.43 per month
- 1.11% lower than last month
- 11.17% lower than April last year
- 26.23% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 9.81% higher than the US average
- 1,743rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 146 since April last year
- 22,100th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 563 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,593 since April last year
Allentown, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Allentown's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents and 15.52% above the nationwide average of 16.12. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 18,279.26 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $142.02, while the Allentown average is 5.22% higher at $149.43 per month. This is the 1743rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Allentown accounts for 415,294,960.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 4th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,319.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1812th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allentown
Allentown residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Allentown, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.34 | 134.91 | 63,290.67 | 10,341,625.55 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.01 | 124.01 | 11,078.18 | 1,883,893.81 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.15 | 170.17 | 4,156.41 | 1,045,198.88 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.26 | 108.13 | 15,583.59 | 1,910,354.54 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.68 | 101.57 | 432,682.1 | 46,224,692.45 |
Zips with electric coverage in Allentown, Pennsylvania include: 18102, 18103, 18104, 18052, 18109, 18101, 18105
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Fullerton CDP, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Fullerton CDP's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents and 15.52% above the nationwide average of 16.12. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 3,810.74 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $142.02, while the Fullerton CDP average is 5.22% higher at $149.43 per month. This is the 1743rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Fullerton CDP accounts for 53,548,003.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 43rd largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,319.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 163rd ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fullerton CDP
Fullerton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.34 | 134.91 | 63,290.67 | 10,341,625.55 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.01 | 124.01 | 11,078.18 | 1,883,893.81 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.15 | 170.17 | 4,156.41 | 1,045,198.88 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.26 | 108.13 | 15,583.59 | 1,910,354.54 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.68 | 101.57 | 432,682.1 | 46,224,692.45 |
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Whitehall, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Whitehall's residents purchase residential electricity for 21.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.10% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents and 36.09% above the nationwide average of 16.12. Duquesne Light Company sells an estimated 16,345.33 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $142.02, while the Whitehall average is 12.40% lower at $124.41 per month. This is the 811th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Whitehall accounts for 49,401,859.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 47th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,319.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1013th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitehall
Whitehall residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.34 | 134.91 | 63,290.67 | 10,341,625.55 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.01 | 124.01 | 11,078.18 | 1,883,893.81 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.15 | 170.17 | 4,156.41 | 1,045,198.88 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.26 | 108.13 | 15,583.59 | 1,910,354.54 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.68 | 101.57 | 432,682.1 | 46,224,692.45 |
Zips with electric coverage in Whitehall, Pennsylvania include: 15236, 15227, 15234
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
By total megawatt hours sold, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPL Electric Utilities | 25,766 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Edison Company | 9,899 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 1,000 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 992 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 637 |
| 6 | Clean Choice Energy | 447 |
| 7 | IGS Energy | 428 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Energy | 351 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 331 |
| 10 | Stream Energy | 316 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
There are 62 electricity providers offering service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
