Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Luzerne County, PA is $176.88
- The average electricity rate in Luzerne County, PA is 20.34¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Luzerne County, PA
The average residential electric bill in Luzerne County, PA is $176.88 per month. Luzerne County, PA is the 52nd most expensive county in Pennsylvania for electricity.
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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
Luzerne County ranks as the 810th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the US, emitting 352,823,653.92 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Wind turbines produce 0.21 megawatt hours per year per capita for Luzerne County citizens, which is 7th highest county out of 67 counties in the state.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Luzerne County's average rate is 21.52% above that at 20.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
Luzerne County is ranked 2819th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the US when considering emissions per capita.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the generation of 99.76% of the megawatt hours produced in Luzerne County, ranking it 2nd out of 67 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources.
Luzerne County consumers are faced with outages that are on average 122.87 minutes per occurrence, with approximately 0.96 outages each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,605,552 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
27,746,618 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
67,642 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
27,678,976 MWh
Production per Capita
85.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
352,823,654 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,081.06 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wilkes-Barre
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Rates and Production Categories
Wilkes-Barre Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.8¢ per kWh
- 3.28% lower than last month
- 5.03% lower than November last year
- 4.08% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 10.39% higher than the US average
- 1,295th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 175 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 69 since November last year
- 24,675th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,432 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,596 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.88¢ per kWh
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 6.91% lower than November last year
- 6.23% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 14.51% higher than the US average
- 1,083rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 280 since November last year
- 25,531st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 134 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,937 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$143.12 per month
- 12.67% higher than last month
- 14.69% lower than November last year
- 16.42% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 21.04% higher than the US average
- 1,655th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 187 since November last year
- 26,229th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,391 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,091 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.9 per month
- 1.28% lower than last month
- 6.25% lower than November last year
- 9.67% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 11.71% higher than the US average
- 885th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 571 since November last year
- 22,743rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 950 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,613 since November last year
Wilkes-Barre, PA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Wilkes-Barre is around 18.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.97% above the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 12.85% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Consumers in Wilkes-Barre experience 0.87 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 106.49 minutes. With an estimated 605 residential customers, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest provider in the city.
Wilkes-Barre is the 14th worst ranked city in the state out of 1892 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 149,366,060.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 72nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,388.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.94 | 104.56 | 632,380.17 | 62,889,368.3 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 10.62 | 90.87 | 161,549.43 | 17,161,206.38 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.64 | 92.56 | 10,324.42 | 1,201,526.71 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.82 | 186.81 | 4,878.7 | 1,454,694.15 |
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Hazleton, PA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Hazleton is around 18.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.43% above the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.34% higher than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Consumers in Hazleton experience 0.87 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 106.49 minutes. With an estimated 528 residential customers, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest provider in the city.
Hazleton is the 19th worst ranked city in the state out of 1892 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 99,402,323.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 72nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,388.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hazleton
Hazleton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.94 | 104.56 | 632,380.17 | 62,889,368.3 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 10.62 | 90.87 | 161,549.43 | 17,161,206.38 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.64 | 92.56 | 10,324.42 | 1,201,526.71 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.82 | 186.81 | 4,878.7 | 1,454,694.15 |
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Kingston, PA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Kingston is around 15.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.13% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 5.53% lower than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Consumers in Kingston experience 0.87 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 106.49 minutes. With an estimated 147 residential customers, UGI Utilities is the largest provider in the city.
Kingston is the 61st worst ranked city in the state out of 1892 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 45,074,764.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 72nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,388.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingston
Kingston residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kingston, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 9.94 | 104.56 | 632,380.17 | 62,889,368.3 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 10.62 | 90.87 | 161,549.43 | 17,161,206.38 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 11.64 | 92.56 | 10,324.42 | 1,201,526.71 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 29.82 | 186.81 | 4,878.7 | 1,454,694.15 |
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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Luzerne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County | PA | Nuclear | 19,807,272 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Moxie Freedom Generation PlantCaithness Energy (100.00%) | Luzerne County | PA | Natural Gas | 7,871,704 | 3 | 2,715,163,557.26 | 5 | 344.93 | 29 | ||
Wind Park Bear CreekOntario Municipal Employees Retirement System (100.00%) | Luzerne County | PA | Wind | 67,642 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Luzerne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County | PA | Nuclear | 19,807,272 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Production Fuel Makeup
When it comes to electricity generation, Luzerne County's top fuel type is Nuclear, accounting for 71.39%, or 19,807,272 megawatt hours of production in the county. Also used is Natural Gas at 28.37% and Wind at 0.24% of production. On average, the county's citizens emit 1,081.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 64th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in the state and 2819th out of 3221 counties nationally. At 1,081.06 kilograms per person and 12,972,008 citizens in the county, the county emits 352,823,653.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 3 electricity generation plants in Luzerne County, which is the 205th highest number of plants in a county in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Luzerne County:
- Ashley, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Avoca, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Bear Creek Village, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Conyngham, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Courtdale, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Dallas, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Dupont, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Duryea, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Edwardsville, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Exeter, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 49.69%
- UGI Utilities: 50.31%
- Forty Fort, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 98.12%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 1.88%
- Freeland, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Hazleton, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Hughestown, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Jeddo, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Kingston, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Laflin, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Larksville, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Laurel Run, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- Luzerne, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Nanticoke, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 98.79%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 1.21%
- Nescopeck, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Nuangola, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 49.12%
- UGI Utilities: 50.88%
- Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Pittston, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Plymouth, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Pringle, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Shickshinny, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 91.84%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 8.16%
- Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Swoyersville, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- Warrior Run, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- West Hazleton, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- West Pittston, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- West Wyoming, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 100.00%
- White Haven, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 48.65%
- UGI Utilities: 51.35%
- Wyoming, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 4.81%
- UGI Utilities: 95.19%
- Yatesville, Pennsylvania:
- UGI Utilities: 50.00%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.00%
* 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 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
By total revenue, UGI Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What electricity companies offer service in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGI Utilities | 58,274 |
| 2 | PPL Electric Utilities | 48,782 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 4,982 |
| 4 | First Energy | 4,161 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 3,564 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 2,626 |
| 7 | AEP Energy | 1,898 |
| 8 | IGS Energy | 1,834 |
| 9 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,809 |
| 10 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 1,369 |
How many electric companies offer service in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is home to 74 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is home to 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
