Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has fallen by 2.16% during the last year in Lehigh County.
There was a 7.78% decline in CO2 emissions per capita within the previous year in Lehigh County.
With 1,905 megawatt produced from solar power and 376,317 consumers in Lehigh County, the county averages 0.01 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 968th in the country out of 3230 counties.
Lehigh County is the 946th largest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours produced in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Lehigh County is ranked as the 10th largest consuming county out of 67 counties in the state with over 4,000,000 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers who live there.
Lehigh County is the 10th most populated county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,037,612 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,905 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,905 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,223,395,699 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,250.97 kg
Recent Energy News in Allentown
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Allentown, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 3,710 positions to 19,264th, from last year's value of 22,974th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,541 positions to 22,862nd, from last year's value of 21,321st
- In Allentown, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 750 positions to 1,697th, from last month's value of 947th
- In Allentown, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 351 positions to 19,264th, from last month's value of 19,615th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 61 positions to 1,775th, from last year's value of 1,714th
- In Allentown, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 84 positions to 1,697th, from last year's value of 1,781st
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 10.95% to 19.41 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.5 ¢ / kWh
- In Allentown, the residential electricity rate decreased by 15.71% to 16.98 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 20.14 ¢ / kWh
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 4 positions to 22,862nd, from last month's value of 22,866th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 1.34% to 19.41 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 19.68 ¢ / kWh
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 1,775th, from last month's value of 1,776th
- In Allentown, the residential electricity rate decreased by 2.03% to 16.98 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 17.33 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Allentown, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,625 positions to 2,163rd, from last year's value of 3,788th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 315 positions to 2,454th, from last year's value of 2,769th
- In Allentown, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 422 positions to 2,163rd, from last month's value of 2,585th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 70 positions to 1,705th, from last year's value of 1,775th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 28 positions to 2,454th, from last month's value of 2,482nd
- In Allentown, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 52 positions to 1,694th, from last month's value of 1,642nd
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 16.54% to $270.26, from last year's value of $323.83
- In Allentown, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 18.49% to $287.33, from last year's value of $352.51
- In Allentown, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 12 positions to 1,694th, from last year's value of 1,706th
- In Allentown, the commercial electricity bill increased by 11.46% to $287.33, from last month's value of $257.78
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 1.97% to $270.26, from last month's value of $275.69
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 1,705th, from last month's value of 1,706th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 3,175 positions to 2,847th, from last year's value of 6,022nd
- In Allentown, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,470 positions to 4,389th, from last month's value of 5,859th
- In Allentown, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 950 positions to 4,389th, from last year's value of 5,339th
- In Allentown, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 854 positions to 1,501st, from last year's value of 647th
- In Allentown, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 630 positions to 1,501st, from last month's value of 871st
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 95 positions to 479th, from last year's value of 574th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 50.58% to $1,991.13, from last year's value of $4,028.74
- In Allentown, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 47.16% to $1,578.69, from last year's value of $2,987.94
- In Allentown, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 28.07% to $1,578.69, from last month's value of $2,194.74
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 9 positions to 2,847th, from last month's value of 2,856th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 5.57% to $1,991.13, from last month's value of $2,108.57
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 53 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,650th
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 41 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,662nd
- In Allentown, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Allentown, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 48 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 951st
- In Allentown, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 45 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 954th
- In Allentown, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Allentown, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
Allentown Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
16.98¢ per kWh
- 2.03% lower than last month
- 15.71% lower than January last year
- 127.2% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 8.72% higher than the US average
- 1,697th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 750 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 84 since January last year
- 19,264th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 351 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,710 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
19.41¢ per kWh
- 1.34% lower than last month
- 10.95% higher than January last year
- 12.97% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 14.38% higher than the US average
- 1,775th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 61 since January last year
- 22,862nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,541 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$197.46 per month
- 12.44% higher than last month
- 6.74% lower than January last year
- 158.78% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 30.8% higher than the US average
- 1,814th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 227 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 67 since January last year
- 23,090th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 584 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,718 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$157.68 per month
- 0.75% lower than last month
- 0.3% lower than January last year
- 19.16% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 18.85% higher than the US average
- 1,880th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 21,683rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 921 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
14.44¢ per kWh
- 0.93% higher than last month
- 10.95% lower than January last year
- 139.47% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 8.27% higher than the US average
- 1,868th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1,207 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 464 since January last year
- 20,719th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,616 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 837 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
16.12¢ per kWh
- 0.91% lower than last month
- 9.26% higher than January last year
- 10.62% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 13.83% higher than the US average
- 1,762nd in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 61 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 581 since January last year
- 22,127th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 180 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,156 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$287.33 per month
- 11.46% higher than last month
- 18.49% lower than January last year
- 124.91% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 82.37% lower than the US average
- 1,694th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 52 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since January last year
- 2,163rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 422 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,625 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$270.26 per month
- 1.97% lower than last month
- 16.54% lower than January last year
- 16.89% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 83.49% lower than the US average
- 1,705th in the state out of 1,884 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 70 since January last year
- 2,454th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 28 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 315 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
11.59¢ per kWh
- 29.2% higher than last month
- 36.5% higher than January last year
- 156.64% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 17.96% higher than the US average
- 1,757th in the state out of 1,882 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1,100 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 468 since January last year
- 21,186th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,024 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,352 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.47¢ per kWh
- 3.14% higher than last month
- 19.96% lower than January last year
- 3.42% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 17.13% lower than the US average
- 1,455th in the state out of 1,882 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 797 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 861 since January last year
- 14,977th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,189 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,681 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$1,578.69 per month
- 28.07% lower than last month
- 47.16% lower than January last year
- 18.69% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 95.32% lower than the US average
- 1,501st in the state out of 1,882 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 630 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 854 since January last year
- 4,389th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,470 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 950 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$1,991.13 per month
- 5.57% lower than last month
- 50.58% lower than January last year
- 62.71% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 94.18% lower than the US average
- 479th in the state out of 1,882 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 95 since January last year
- 2,847th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,175 since January last year
Allentown, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Allentown's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.44% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 18.03 cents and 14.27% above the nationwide average of 16.01. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $162.36 per month, while the national average is $138.02. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 19,047.78 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.
The use of electricity in Allentown accounts for 406,904,725.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 4th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. This total results in 3,252.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 54th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city is home to one electricity producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allentown
Allentown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Allentown, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 14.61 | 128.86 | 64,198 | 9,379,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 15.21 | 118.46 | 11,237 | 1,708,700 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.49 | 162.55 | 4,216 | 948,000 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.96 | 103.28 | 15,807 | 1,732,700 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.55 | 97.02 | 438,885 | 41,926,000 |
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 18.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.44% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 18.03 cents and 14.27% above the nationwide average of 16.01. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $162.36 per month, while the national average is $138.02. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 3,970.96 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.
The use of electricity in Fullerton CDP accounts for 52,466,169.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 43rd largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,252.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1696th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fullerton CDP
Fullerton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 14.61 | 128.86 | 64,198 | 9,379,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 15.21 | 118.46 | 11,237 | 1,708,700 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.49 | 162.55 | 4,216 | 948,000 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.96 | 103.28 | 15,807 | 1,732,700 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.55 | 97.02 | 438,885 | 41,926,000 |
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Whitehall, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Whitehall's residents purchase residential electricity for 22.91 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.04% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 18.03 cents and 43.11% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Duquesne Light Company sells an estimated 16,450.4 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $144.02, while the Whitehall average is 15.92% higher at $166.94 per month. This is the 1861st lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Whitehall accounts for 48,403,789.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 47th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,252.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 684th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitehall
Whitehall residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 14.61 | 128.86 | 64,198 | 9,379,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 15.21 | 118.46 | 11,237 | 1,708,700 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.49 | 162.55 | 4,216 | 948,000 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.96 | 103.28 | 15,807 | 1,732,700 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 9.55 | 97.02 | 438,885 | 41,926,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Whitehall, Pennsylvania include: 15236, 15227, 15234
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Electricity Production in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Power Plants in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trexlertown Solar Array North and SouthAir Products & Chemicals Inc (100.00%) | Trexlertown CDP | PA | Solar | 1,905 |
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Details
Electricity use in Lehigh County creates 1,223,395,699.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 280th largest amount of any county in the United States. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,250.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 50th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. The main fuel type used in Lehigh County is Solar, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Lehigh County has one power producing plant.
Providers In Each City in Lehigh County:
- Alburtis, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Allentown, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Catasauqua, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Coopersburg, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Coplay, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- East Greenville, Pennsylvania:
- PECO Energy Company: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Emmaus, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Macungie, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Slatington, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Whitehall, Pennsylvania:
- Duquesne Light Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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 62 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 | 26,171 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Edison Company | 9,334 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 965 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 945 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 605 |
| 6 | Clean Choice Energy | 425 |
| 7 | IGS Energy | 408 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Energy | 333 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 316 |
| 10 | Stream Energy | 301 |
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.
