WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Pennsylvania
January
$544highestFebruary
$442March
$224April
$196May
$191lowestJune
$199July
$236August
$204September
$195October
$203November
$243December
$429Carbon Emissions
1,016 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,356 kWh
Pennsylvania's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Pennsylvania's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Pennsylvania. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Pennsylvania. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Pennsylvania. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Pennsylvania.
56%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
11%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
1%
Solar
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
$18,696
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 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:
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¢ |
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 | 10¢ |
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¢ |
| Heat Shift Rider Controlled less than 20 kW - Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Standard Residential And Farm Non-commercial | Fixed | 10¢ |
| OFFP 3 - Interruptible / Off - Peak Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SPHB 7 - Electric Space Heating Rider | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Comfort Plus Rider - Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
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 |
| FARM AND HOME RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Seasonal | Fixed | 19¢ |
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¢ |
Borough of Smethport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Rate | Fixed |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
Duquesne has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pump | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 | 19¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 |
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 | Fixed | 15¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service TIME OF USE | TOU | 10¢ to 40¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 18¢ to 22¢ |
St Clair Borough of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TOWNSHIP RATES | Fixed |
Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RS-Delivery | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RH (Special Provision) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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¢ |
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 - Seasonal | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service - OFF PEAK RATE RIDER DUAL FUEL SERVICE CUSTOMERS | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 | 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 6¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
Peco Electricity 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¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ 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 Single-Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Unbundled | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Dual Fuel & ETS | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
Borough of Berlin has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential | Fixed |
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 A-1 | Fixed | 14¢ |
| RATE SCHEDULE T-1 RST13 | TOU | 10¢ to 23¢ |
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 Chambersburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Domestic Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
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 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¢ |
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¢ |
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 | 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Borough of Zelienople has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Single Family Unit | Fixed |
| Four Family Unit | Fixed |
| Two Family Unit | Fixed |
| Three Family Unit | 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 | 9¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
The price to compare for Duquesne is 13.75¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 cheapest renewable | 15.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 15.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for MetEd is 13.95¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 13.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 | 14.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 | 14.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Peco Electricity is 11.02¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewable | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 | 12.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 13.14¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewable | 14.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 | 14.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Penn Power is 13.48¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 cheapest renewable | 13.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 14.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for PPL is 12.95¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 13.69¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 6 cheapest renewable | 13.89¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 6 cheapest renewable | 13.89¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapest 12 months | 14.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 | 14.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for West Penn Power is 12.08¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,356 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 13.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 cheapest renewable | 13.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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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