Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

Philadelphia County has a population of 1,603,797 citizens.

Throughout the previous year, Philadelphia County has seen a 5.93% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

Philadelphia County released 5,743,136,560.57 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 2nd highest polluting county out of 67 counties in the state.

The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Philadelphia County has been reduced by 14.92% over the previous year.

The largest provider in Philadelphia County by megawatt hours sold is PECO Energy Company.

Over 2.31% of Philadelphia County's electricity production comes from renewable fuels, putting Philadelphia County at 31st in Pennsylvania for total sustainable electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    17,852,695 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    993,930 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    22,961 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    970,969 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    5,743,136,561 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,580.96 kg

Electricity plans in Pennsylvania

There are 21307 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Pennsylvania Plans

Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.89¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

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Secure Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.89¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 6

Residential

  • Rate 9.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 8.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 8.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 10.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 11.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 9.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 10.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 10.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 8.89¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 8.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 8.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.09¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.39¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Mar 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Philadelphia, PA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 16.69 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Philadelphia, which is 12.87% above the average Pennsylvania price of 14.79 cents. The city generates about 0.62 megawatt hours per resident each year from its power plants, which makes it the 26th highest generating city out of 1892 cities in the state. With an estimated 86,309 total residential customers, PECO Energy Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Roughly 5,743,136,560.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted each year in Philadelphia because of electricity use. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,580.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1879th ranked city in Pennsylvania for CO2 emissions released per capita. Electricity plants in the city most often use Natural Gas, which accounts for 97.57% (or 969,737.74 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city. Other Biomass Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also highly used fuel types in the city, with 22,961.26 (2.31%) and 1,231 (0.12%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively. Philadelphia has 7 electricity producing plants, which is the most out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Philadelphia

Philadelphia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.086/kWh$135.87/mo.$69.06/mo.
405th13.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Philadelphia
27th$102.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Philadelphia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY7.9385.19133,70210,609,000
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY9.0575.4619,5221,766,700
All American Power and GasENERGY11.2455.117,980896,800
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.0582.0519,6642,369,000
Ambit EnergyENERGY7.4171.6451,21433,436,000

Zips with electric coverage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include: 19120, 19124, 19111, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19140, 19104, 19148, 19139, 19144 and 37 other zip code(s).

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Electricity Production in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Power Plants in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Grays Ferry CogenerationGrays Ferry Cogen Partnership (100.00%)
Philadelphia PA Natural Gas 961,186260,579,092.62271.1
PWD Northeast WPCP Biogas Cogen PlantBAL Green Biogas I LLC (100.00%)
Philadelphia PA Other Biomass Gas 30,52615,899,632.46520.86
Temple SEGFTemple University (100.00%)
Philadelphia PA Natural Gas 987634,597.6642.96
Richmond Generating StationExelon Corporation (100.00%)
Philadelphia PA Distillate Fuel Oil 678698,899.021,030.82
Delaware Generating StationExelon Corporation (100.00%)
Philadelphia PA Distillate Fuel Oil 202471,908.712,336.18
Schuylkill Generating StationExelon Corporation (100.00%)
Philadelphia PA Distillate Fuel Oil 183212,247.791,159.82
Philadelphia PA Distillate Fuel Oil 168400,492.72,383.89

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 5,743,136,560.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Philadelphia County is the 2nd highest out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for total pollution from electricity use. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,580.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 52nd ranked county in Pennsylvania and 2244th nationally for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 97.57% (or 969,737.74 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Other Biomass Gas at 2.31% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.12% of production. Philadelphia County has 7 electricity plants, which is 296th highest in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
97.57%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
2.31%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.12%

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

Approximately 1.61% of the electricity companies in Philadelphia County offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Philadelphia County is 5.38%. This includes data from 5 companies, including PECO Energy Company, Direct Energy, and Shipley Energy. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Philadelphia County a rank of 2206th best in the US out of 3221 counties.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

The largest electricity supplier in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania by total customer count is PECO Energy Company.

How many electric companies offer service in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has 62 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

How many power plants are located within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has 7 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-10-18