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Erie County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
There was a 3.62% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous year in Erie County.
Erie County emitted 889,839,372.96 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks them as the 15th worst polluting county in the state.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 99.77%, or 35,804 megawatt hours, of Erie County's total energy generation.
In Erie County, 84 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. Erie County is 42nd in Pennsylvania out of 67 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.
When calculating by customer count, Pennsylvania Electric Company is the largest electricity company in Erie County.
Erie County is ranked as the 16th largest consuming county out of 67 counties in the state with over 2,900,000 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,932,771 MWh
Consumption per Capita
10.96 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
35,888 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
35,804 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
84 MWh
Production per Capita
0.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
889,839,373 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,324.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Erie
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Erie Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
18.18¢ per kWh
- 3.41% higher than last month
- 2.06% lower than March last year
- 9.25% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 6.81% higher than the US average
- 1,691st in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 474 since March last year
- 25,265th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 919 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,412 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.36¢ per kWh
- 0.18% lower than last month
- 1.27% lower than March last year
- 2.38% higher than the Pennsylvania average
- 4.61% higher than the US average
- 1,165th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 63 since March last year
- 24,175th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 58 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,136 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$123.35 per month
- 4.2% lower than last month
- 14.51% lower than March last year
- 6.37% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 2.52% higher than the US average
- 877th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 176 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 221 since March last year
- 18,953rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,872 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,779 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.67 per month
- 1.47% lower than last month
- 8.74% lower than March last year
- 11.4% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 13.62% lower than the US average
- 163rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 176 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 891 since March last year
- 8,350th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 747 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,916 since March last year
Erie, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Erie's residents spend 17.36 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.72% lower than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.85 cents and 8.03% more than the national average of 16.07 cents. With an estimated 536 residential customers, Pennsylvania Electric Company is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $116.67 per month, while the Pennsylvania average is $142.47. Customers in the city enjoy a 18.11% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 306,933,191.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Erie ranks 7th worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,282.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Erie has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Erie
Erie residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Erie, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.03 | 124.41 | 10,850.35 | 1,847,697.74 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.18 | 170.71 | 4,070.93 | 1,025,117.02 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.28 | 108.47 | 15,263.1 | 1,873,650.07 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.70 | 101.9 | 423,783.38 | 45,336,557.26 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.16 | 154.51 | 185,469.74 | 31,829,559.15 |
Zips with electric coverage in Erie, Pennsylvania include: 16509, 16510, 16506, 16505, 16504, 16503, 16502, 16508, 16511, 16507, 16501 and 1 other zip code(s).
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Northwest Harborcreek CDP, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Northwest Harborcreek CDP's residents spend 17.36 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.72% lower than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.85 cents and 8.03% more than the national average of 16.07 cents. With an estimated 140 residential customers, Pennsylvania Electric Company is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $116.67 per month, while the Pennsylvania average is $142.47. Customers in the city enjoy a 18.11% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 29,709,670.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Northwest Harborcreek CDP ranks 113th worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,282.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Northwest Harborcreek CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Northwest Harborcreek CDP
Northwest Harborcreek CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Northwest Harborcreek CDP, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.03 | 124.41 | 10,850.35 | 1,847,697.74 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.18 | 170.71 | 4,070.93 | 1,025,117.02 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.28 | 108.47 | 15,263.1 | 1,873,650.07 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.70 | 101.9 | 423,783.38 | 45,336,557.26 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.16 | 154.51 | 185,469.74 | 31,829,559.15 |
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Corry, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Corry's residents spend 17.27 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 3.27% lower than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.85 cents and 7.42% more than the national average of 16.07 cents. With an estimated 168 residential customers, Pennsylvania Electric Company is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $127.22 per month, while the Pennsylvania average is $142.47. Customers in the city enjoy a 10.70% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 20,516,476.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Corry ranks 198th worst out of 1892 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,282.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Corry has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Corry
Corry residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Corry, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.03 | 124.41 | 10,850.35 | 1,847,697.74 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.18 | 170.71 | 4,070.93 | 1,025,117.02 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.28 | 108.47 | 15,263.1 | 1,873,650.07 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.70 | 101.9 | 423,783.38 | 45,336,557.26 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.16 | 154.51 | 185,469.74 | 31,829,559.15 |
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Electricity Production in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Power Plants in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lakeview Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Erie County | PA | Landfill Gas | 35,804 | 21,955,159.29 | 613.2 | ||
Girard (PA) RTO BTMAmerican Municipal Power (100.00%) | Girard | PA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 84 | 50,302.36 | 598.84 |
Erie County, Pennsylvania Details
Coming in as the 382nd worst ranked county in the US, Erie County emits 889,839,372.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2214th highest in pollution per capita, averaging 3,324.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 32nd most power plants within a county in Pennsylvania. In Erie County, Landfill Gas is 99.77% of the fuel used for electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Erie County:
- Albion, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
- Corry, Pennsylvania:
- Northwestern Rural: 44.32%
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 48.55%
- Warren Electric Cooperative: 7.14%
- Cranesville, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
- Northwestern Rural: 50.00%
- Edinboro, Pennsylvania:
- Northwestern Rural: 50.00%
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
- Elgin, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
- Northwestern Rural: 50.00%
- Erie, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
- Girard, Pennsylvania:
- Girard, Pennsylvania Electric Utility: 49.32%
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.68%
- Lake City, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
- McKean, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
- Mill Village, Pennsylvania:
- Northwestern Rural: 50.00%
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
- North East, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
- Platea, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.52%
- Northwestern Rural: 49.48%
- Union City, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 100.00%
- Waterford, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
- Northwestern Rural: 50.00%
- Wattsburg, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 84.04%
- Northwestern Rural: 15.96%
- Wesleyville, Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 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 supplier in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
By total megawatt hours sold, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
How many power plants are in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
Erie County, Pennsylvania is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
There are 57 electricity suppliers offering service in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Which electricity companies offer service in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania Electric Company | 22,459 |
| 2 | Northwestern Rural | 6,189 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 2,327 |
| 4 | Girard, Pennsylvania Electric Utility | 1,666 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 1,474 |
| 6 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,035 |
| 7 | IGS Energy | 991 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Energy | 812 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 767 |
| 10 | Stream Energy | 732 |
