WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Pennsylvania
January
$582highestFebruary
$473March
$240April
$206May
$205lowestJune
$213July
$236August
$232September
$209October
$217November
$261December
$459Carbon Emissions
896 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,353 kWh
Pennsylvania's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Pennsylvania's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Pennsylvania. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Pennsylvania. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Pennsylvania. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Pennsylvania.
60%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
5%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
712 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$26,709
Average system cost
18 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Pennsylvania can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Pennsylvania. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
PEPCO Energy Services has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RTM | TOU | 15¢ to 19¢ |
| R | Fixed | 1¢ to 15¢ |
Borough of Mifflinburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
Borough of Royalton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Rate | Fixed | 13¢ to 25¢ |
West Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 4¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
Borough of Lehighton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
Borough of Lansdale has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 15¢ |
New Enterprise R E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Regular | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
St Clair Borough of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TOWNSHIP RATES | Fixed |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed |
Borough of Berlin has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential | Fixed |
Wellsborough Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - All Electric | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
Borough of Schuylkill Haven has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate (Inside borough) | Fixed | 12¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential service rate (Outside borough) | Fixed |
MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time Of Use | TOU | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
Pike County Light & Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service ( SC I) | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
Borough of Kutztown has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule RH - Residential Service with All Electric House Heating | Fixed | 15¢ to 21¢ |
| GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ to 18¢ |
Adams Electric Cooperative Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE SCHEDULE T-1 RST13 | TOU | 10¢ to 23¢ |
| RATE SCHEDULE A-1 | Fixed | 14¢ |
Borough of Chambersburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Domestic Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
Penelec - Pennsylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 7¢ |
Borough of Catawissa has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
Duquesne has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pump | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
Duncannon Borough of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate - Outside Town | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Rate - In Town | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
Borough of Smethport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Rate | Fixed |
Borough of Wampum has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
Middletown Borough of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Total Electric Service (Rate R) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| PACE Rate (Rate P) | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
Warren Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Seasonal | Fixed | 19¢ |
| FARM AND HOME RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ |
Girard Borough of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate RS- Residential Service | Fixed | 0¢ |
Watsontown Borough of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 20¢ |
PPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - THERMAL STORAGE | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ |
Borough of Ephrata has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single Phase Service Rates | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Three Phase Service Rates | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
Borough of Ellwood City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heat | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| Domestice Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service TIME OF USE | TOU | 10¢ to 40¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 17¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 22¢ |
Bedford Rural Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service - Seasonal | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service - OFF PEAK RATE RIDER DUAL FUEL SERVICE CUSTOMERS | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
Borough of Tarentum has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Borough of Blakely has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 18¢ |
Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Heat Shift Rider Controlled 20 kW to 40 kW | Fixed | 1¢ to 10¢ |
| OFFP 3 - Interruptible / Off - Peak Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SPHB 7 - Electric Space Heating Rider | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Heat Shift Rider Controlled less than 20 kW - Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Comfort Plus Rider - Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Standard Residential And Farm Non-commercial | Fixed | 10¢ |
Borough of Perkasie has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule RS: Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 18¢ |
Borough of Olyphant has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
Peco Electricity has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Borough of Quakertown has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential All Electric (Electric Heat) | Fixed | 12¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential General Electric | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
Borough of Weatherly has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
Mont Alto Borough has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Sullivan County R E C, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service - Rate 1 | Fixed | 13¢ |
Citizens Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Space Heating | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
Borough of Zelienople has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Two Family Unit | Fixed |
| Three Family Unit | Fixed |
| Single Family Unit | Fixed |
| Four Family Unit | Fixed |
REA Energy Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Dual Fuel & ETS | Fixed | 7¢ |
Borough of Pitcairn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule R.E | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| All-Electric Homes | Fixed |
UGI Utilities, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 21¢ |
Borough of Grove City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Heating | TOU | 6¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
United Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Unbundled | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Residential Single-Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
Borough of New Wilmington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric | Fixed | 13¢ |
Borough of Hatfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 15¢ to 18¢ |
Borough of Lewisberry has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Rate | Fixed | 13¢ |
In late 1996, Pennsylvania enacted House Bill 1509, also known as the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, which scheduled the state’s transition to a deregulated electricity market.
Pennsylvania is a powerhouse in energy generation, ranking second in natural gas marketed production and total net electricity generation in 2017. Despite generating so much energy, Pennsylvanians had yet to see the results in their electricity bills as the state had always hovered above the national mean in residential electricity and natural gas prices.
The state hoped deregulation would help bring down prices.
As of July 1, 2016, over 2 million residents and businesses have taken advantage and signed up with an alternative electricity provider, many benefiting from reduced electricity bills.
Pennsylvania lacks in generating electricity from renewable energy sources, which only made up 4.5% of the state’s electricity generation in 2017. However, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the state is looking to change this as it has mandated that 18% of the electricity sold by 2021 come from renewable sources, including at least 0.5% solar photovoltaic power.
A lot of WattBuy’s suppliers use renewable energy sources to generate their energy. You can check if any renewable energy sources are available in your area by inputting your zip code at the top of this page!
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