Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lehigh County, PA is $176.13
- The average electricity rate in Lehigh County, PA is 20.04¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lehigh County, PA
The average residential electric bill in Lehigh County, PA is $176.13 per month. Lehigh County, PA is the 49th most expensive county in Pennsylvania for electricity.
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
Within the past year, Lehigh County has had a 97.59% decrease in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Lehigh County has the 2122nd highest total electricity production of all 3221 counties in the United States, producing 46 megawatt hours.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 46 megawatt hours, of Lehigh County's total energy production.
Customers in Lehigh County experience an average of 0.94 electrical outages a year, with an average of 124.38 minutes per outage.
Lehigh County is ranked 45th in the state out of 67 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0 megawatt hours per person a year.
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.62 cents, while residents of Lehigh County pay an average rate of 20.52% above the national average at 20.04 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,176,302 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
46 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
46 MWh
Production per Capita
0 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,280,745,491 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,403.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Allentown
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Allentown Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.49¢ per kWh
- 4.02% lower than last month
- 7.35% lower than November last year
- 2.37% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 8.57% higher than the US average
- 963rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 318 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 502 since November last year
- 23,939th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,869 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,457 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.95¢ per kWh
- 0.64% lower than last month
- 9.58% lower than November last year
- 6.6% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 14.9% higher than the US average
- 1,341st in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 138 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 407 since November last year
- 25,800th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 564 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,521 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$141.73 per month
- 14.1% higher than last month
- 15.8% lower than November last year
- 15.3% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 19.87% higher than the US average
- 1,198th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 296 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 602 since November last year
- 25,292nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7,118 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,368 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.87 per month
- 1.36% lower than last month
- 8.5% lower than November last year
- 11.03% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 13.1% higher than the US average
- 1,445th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 230 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 426 since November last year
- 23,659th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,238 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,572 since November last year
Allentown, PA Electricity Overview

On average, Allentown's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.82% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.91 cents and 13.98% above the nationwide average of 16.62. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 18,415.2 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $151.07, while the Allentown average is 6.49% higher at $160.87 per month. This is the 1445th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Allentown accounts for 425,783,128.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 4th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,403.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 369th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allentown
Allentown residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.88 | 103.62 | 632,134.02 | 62,475,691.35 | |
APG&E | ENERGY | 10.56 | 90.05 | 161,486.55 | 17,048,322.5 | |
Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.57 | 91.73 | 10,320.4 | 1,193,623.25 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.63 | 185.13 | 4,876.8 | 1,445,125.39 |
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 18.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.82% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.91 cents and 13.98% above the nationwide average of 16.62. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 3,839.08 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $151.07, while the Fullerton CDP average is 6.49% higher at $160.87 per month. This is the 1445th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Fullerton CDP accounts for 54,900,344.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 43rd largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,403.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1442nd ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fullerton CDP
Fullerton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.88 | 103.62 | 632,134.02 | 62,475,691.35 | |
APG&E | ENERGY | 10.56 | 90.05 | 161,486.55 | 17,048,322.5 | |
Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.57 | 91.73 | 10,320.4 | 1,193,623.25 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.63 | 185.13 | 4,876.8 | 1,445,125.39 |
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Whitehall, PA Electricity Overview

On average, Whitehall's residents purchase residential electricity for 21.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.50% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.91 cents and 27.64% above the nationwide average of 16.62. Duquesne Light Company sells an estimated 17,727.79 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $151.07, while the Whitehall average is 7.54% lower at $139.67 per month. This is the 266th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Whitehall accounts for 50,649,490.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 47th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,403.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 369th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitehall
Whitehall residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.88 | 103.62 | 632,134.02 | 62,475,691.35 | |
APG&E | ENERGY | 10.56 | 90.05 | 161,486.55 | 17,048,322.5 | |
Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.57 | 91.73 | 10,320.4 | 1,193,623.25 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.63 | 185.13 | 4,876.8 | 1,445,125.39 |
Zips with electric coverage in Whitehall, Pennsylvania include: 15236, 15227, 15234
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lehigh 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trexlertown Solar Array North and SouthAir Products & Chemicals Inc (100.00%) | Trexlertown CDP | PA | Solar | 46 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 2/2023 |
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
By total revenue, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
How many electric companies offer service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
There are 72 electricity providers offering service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What electricity companies offer service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | PPL Electric Utilities | 24,550 |
2 | Metropolitan Edison Company | 2,584 |
3 | Constellation Energy | 1,882 |
4 | First Energy | 1,573 |
5 | Inspire Energy | 1,347 |
6 | Direct Energy | 992 |
7 | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 934 |
8 | AEP Energy | 717 |
9 | IGS Energy | 693 |
10 | Clean Choice Energy | 684 |
How many power plants are located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.