Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
Schuylkill County is the 401st highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 1.81 megawatt hours per person produced from wind turbines.
Non-renewable sources are used in the production of 82.76% of the megawatt hours produced in Schuylkill County, ranking it 24th in Pennsylvania out of 67 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Schuylkill County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $162.23, which is 12.64% higher than the state average bill of $144.02 and 17.54% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
The county is the 23rd largest producer of electricity in the state out of 67 counties, producing 1,760,784 megawatt hours.
Over 17.24% of Schuylkill County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel sources, putting Schuylkill County at 633rd in the United States for total sustainable electricity generation.
The burning of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation has increased by 7.16% in Schuylkill County power generating plants.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,535,403 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,760,784 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
303,595 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,457,189 MWh
Production per Capita
12.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,818,994,938 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
12,711 kg
Pottsville, PA Electricity Overview
Pottsville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 18.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 733rd out of 1892 cities in the state. PPL Electric Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $162.36 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Pottsville emits 3,252.51 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 684th worst polluting city out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Pottsville from electricity consumption is 43,625,858.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 58th highest in Pennsylvania. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pottsville
Pottsville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Tamaqua, PA Electricity Overview
Tamaqua's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 18.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 550th out of 1892 cities in the state. PPL Electric Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $162.36 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Tamaqua emits 3,252.51 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 54th worst polluting city out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Tamaqua from electricity consumption is 22,572,389.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 173rd highest in Pennsylvania. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tamaqua
Tamaqua residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Schuylkill Haven, PA Electricity Overview
Schuylkill Haven's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 18.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 353rd out of 1892 cities in the state. Schuylkill Haven Borough Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $160.34 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Schuylkill Haven emits 3,252.51 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 684th worst polluting city out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Schuylkill Haven from electricity consumption is 17,117,937.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 260th highest in Pennsylvania. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Schuylkill Haven
Schuylkill Haven residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Power Plants in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Nicholas Cogen ProjectSchuylkill Energy Resource Inc (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Coal | 646,328 | 928,726,279.12 | 1,436.93 | ||
John B Rich Memorial Power StationGilberton Power Co (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Coal | 637,542 | 846,989,060.12 | 1,328.52 | ||
Locust Ridge II LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Wind | 206,013 | ||||
Westwood Generation LLCWestwood Generation LLC (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Coal | 173,308 | 266,882,735.24 | 1,539.93 | ||
Locust RidgeAvangrid (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Wind | 52,596 | ||||
Broad MountainUGI Corporation (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Landfill Gas | 44,130 | 43,396,127.33 | 983.37 | ||
Masser Farms Realty SolarMasser Farms Realty Ltd (100.00%) | Schuylkill County | PA | Solar | 855 | ||||
Pine GroveIndustrial Power Generating Company LLC (100.00%) | Pine Grove | PA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 12 | 9,492.79 | 791.07 |
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Details
Releasing 1,818,994,938 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Schuylkill County ranks 5th highest out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for total pollution from electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 180th worst in the US in emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Around 82.49% of Schuylkill County's electricity is produced using Coal. Taken together with Wind (14.69%) and Landfill Gas (2.51%), these three fuel types account for 1,755,201.43 megawatt hours (or 99.68%) of the electricity production in the county. Schuylkill County is home to 8 power plants, which is 8th highest in the state.
Providers In Each City in Schuylkill County:
- Ashland, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Auburn, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Coaldale (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Cressona, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Deer Lake, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Frackville, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Gilberton, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Girardville, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Gordon, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Landingville, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- McAdoo, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Middleport, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Minersville, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- New Ringgold, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Palo Alto, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Pine Grove, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Port Carbon, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Port Clinton, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 53.51%
- Metropolitan Edison Company: 46.49%
- Pottsville, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Ringtown, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania:
- Schuylkill Haven Borough Utilities: 49.61%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.39%
- Shenandoah, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- St. Clair, Pennsylvania:
- St Clair, Pennsylvania Electric Utility: 49.11%
- PPL Electric Utilities: 50.89%
- Tamaqua, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Tower City, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
- Tremont, Pennsylvania:
- PPL Electric Utilities: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
By total revenue, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest electricity company in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Which electricity companies offer service in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPL Electric Utilities | 73,412 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Edison Company | 4,264 |
| 3 | Schuylkill Haven Borough Utilities | 3,028 |
| 4 | Constellation Energy | 2,180 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 2,134 |
| 6 | St Clair, Pennsylvania Electric Utility | 1,836 |
| 7 | Inspire Energy | 1,367 |
| 8 | Clean Choice Energy | 960 |
| 9 | IGS Energy | 921 |
| 10 | Green Mountain Energy | 753 |
How many power plants are located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
There are 8 power plants in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
How many electric companies offer service in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is home to 64 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
