Rates by state / Pennsylvania
Residential electricity · updated July 2026
Average electric bill in Pennsylvania
The average Pennsylvania home paid 20.7¢ per kWh and about $174 a month over the 12 months to July 2026, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data. That rate is 15% above the U.S. average of 18.0¢, the 15th highest of 50 states and D.C.
Average rate
20.7¢/kWh
12 months to Jul 2026. Latest month 21.7¢.
Average bill
$174/mo
Average use × average rate
Average use
840kWh/mo
Per residential customer
1-year change
+12.8%
5 years: +53.7%
Pennsylvania electric bills by month
What the average residential customer actually paid each month: total residential revenue ÷ customers. Source: EIA.
| Month | Avg use | Avg rate | Avg bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1,020 kWh | 21.7¢ | $221 |
| June 2026 | 785 kWh | 21.7¢ | $171 |
| May 2026 | 624 kWh | 21.6¢ | $134 |
| April 2026 | 635 kWh | 21.5¢ | $136 |
| March 2026 | 805 kWh | 20.9¢ | $168 |
| February 2026 | 1,051 kWh | 20.3¢ | $213 |
| January 2026 | 1,135 kWh | 20.2¢ | $229 |
| December 2025 | 1,039 kWh | 20.1¢ | $209 |
| November 2025 | 721 kWh | 20.2¢ | $145 |
| October 2025 | 650 kWh | 20.5¢ | $133 |
| September 2025 | 701 kWh | 20.5¢ | $143 |
| August 2025 | 922 kWh | 19.9¢ | $184 |
Typical bill by home size in Pennsylvania
Monthly use of typical homes, all household sizes, priced at Pennsylvania's average rate of 20.7¢. Source: EIA RECS 2020 and EIA retail sales.
| Home size | Typical use | Most homes | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | 424 kWh | 270–652 kWh | $88 |
| 1,000–1,499 sq ft | 620 kWh | 424–906 kWh | $128 |
| 1,500–1,999 sq ft | 776 kWh | 530–1,107 kWh | $161 |
| 2,000–2,999 sq ft | 920 kWh | 655–1,303 kWh | $190 |
| 3,000+ sq ft | 1,170 kWh | 831–1,663 kWh | $242 |
Summer and winter months run higher than these yearly averages. Check your own bill to compare a specific month.
What uses the most electricity in Pennsylvania homes
Average yearly use by purpose for Pennsylvania homes, priced at 20.7¢ per kWh. Source: EIA RECS 2020 (617 surveyed homes).
UsekWh / yr≈ $ / mo
Space heating1,911 (19%)$33
Air conditioning1,580 (15%)$27
Everything else plugged in1,484 (14%)$26
Water heating1,373 (13%)$24
Refrigerators and freezers1,020 (10%)$18
TVs and electronics663 (6%)$11
Lighting642 (6%)$11
Fans and dehumidifiers485 (5%)$8
Washer and dryer483 (5%)$8
Cooking and dishwasher372 (4%)$6
Pool and hot tub230 (2%)$4
- 26% of Pennsylvania homes heat mainly with electricity. They use about 13,727 kWh a year, against 9,015 kWh in homes heated another way.
- Homes with a pool or hot tub use about 2,406 kWh a year on it, roughly $42 a month.
Monthly rate, last 5 years
Monthly prices swing with the season because fixed charges are spread over fewer or more kWh.
How much electricity Pennsylvania homes use
Electricity rates by utility in Pennsylvania
Average residential revenue per kWh in 2025, largest 25 of 100 by customers. Source: EIA-861.
| Utility | Customers | Rate | Avg use / mo | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 1,808,941 | 18.8¢ | 885 kWh | +8.1% |
| PECO Energy Co | 1,538,993 | 18.0¢ | 763 kWh | +11.5% |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp | 1,311,251 | 18.6¢ | 942 kWh | +9.5% |
| Duquesne Light Co | 553,124 | 23.5¢ | 616 kWh | +8.0% |
| Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | 160,449 | 21.8¢* | 820 kWh | +5.0% |
| Energy Harbor Corp. | 77,718 | 19.7¢* | 906 kWh | +7.7% |
| AEP Energy | 71,554 | 19.0¢* | 1,044 kWh | +12.9% |
| Direct Energy Services | 70,273 | 19.3¢* | 950 kWh | +9.9% |
| Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. | 69,442 | 21.0¢* | 819 kWh | +3.1% |
| CleanChoice Energy, Inc. | 65,529 | 22.9¢* | 764 kWh | +21.1% |
| Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC | 61,828 | 21.6¢* | 880 kWh | +6.6% |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | 55,181 | 19.8¢ | 855 kWh | +4.4% |
| American Power & Gas | 52,352 | 19.9¢* | 1,099 kWh | -0.7% |
| Respond Power LLC | 45,539 | 20.4¢* | 990 kWh | +10.6% |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | 44,105 | 23.0¢* | 763 kWh | +8.0% |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc | 43,534 | 19.4¢* | 905 kWh | +8.4% |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | 32,580 | 15.4¢ | 1,183 kWh | +6.9% |
| Dynegy Energy Services, LLC | 27,560 | 18.9¢* | 636 kWh | +12.8% |
| Green Mountain Energy Company | 26,976 | 22.1¢* | 776 kWh | +7.3% |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | 23,675 | 16.9¢ | 791 kWh | -0.8% |
| AP Holdings LLC | 21,331 | 20.0¢* | 909 kWh | +8.7% |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | 20,951 | 16.1¢ | 966 kWh | +11.1% |
| SFE Energy Pennsylvania, Inc. | 20,843 | 19.9¢* | 756 kWh | +7.5% |
| Just Energy | 20,218 | 22.2¢* | 958 kWh | +10.3% |
| Titan Gas LLC | 19,345 | 21.9¢* | 886 kWh | +4.0% |
* Energy supplier: rate adds the state's average delivery charge, so it's an estimate.
All 100 utilities in Pennsylvania
- Verde Energy USA 21.9¢
- Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA) 22.4¢
- Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc - (PA) 16.1¢
- Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc 15.1¢
- Energy Services Providers, Inc 21.8¢
- Stream Energy Pennsylvania, LLC 22.0¢
- Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc 18.7¢
- Think Energy, LLC 18.8¢
- Residents Energy, LLC 23.9¢
- Town Square Energy East, LLC 18.8¢
- WGL Energy Services, Inc. 15.0¢
- Energy Plus Holdings LLC 22.8¢
- Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC 22.9¢
- Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc 14.4¢
- Palmco Power PA, LLC 28.0¢
- National Gas & Electric, LLC 21.0¢
- Eligo Energy, LLC 22.8¢
- XOOM Energy Pennsylvania, LLC 20.1¢
- Borough of Chambersburg - (PA) 12.3¢
- Choice Energy, LLC 21.9¢
- IDT Energy, Inc. 25.0¢
- Clearview Electric Inc. 22.8¢
- Bedford Rural Elec Coop, Inc 16.8¢
- Shipley Choice, LLC 20.8¢
- NTHERM, LLC 28.8¢
- Public Power LLC (PA) 18.8¢
- MPower Energy NJ LLC 27.0¢
- EcoPlus Power, LLC 17.0¢
- NextEra Energy Services, LLC 23.9¢
- North American Power and Gas, LLC 22.3¢
- Independence Energy Group LLC 21.9¢
- Nordic Energy Services, LLC 24.1¢
- Citizens Electric Co - (PA) 14.5¢
- Spring Energy RRH LLC 23.4¢
- Park Power LLC 26.9¢
- Polaris Power Services LLC 17.8¢
- Wellsborough Electric Co 19.0¢
- New Wave Energy Corporation 20.6¢
- Retail Energy Solutions, LLC 23.4¢
- Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc. 17.6¢
- Just Energy Solutions Inc. 20.4¢
- Pike County Light & Power Co 22.2¢
- Discount Power Inc - (CT) 29.0¢
- Santanna Energy Services 19.0¢
- Rushmore Energy, LLC 21.6¢
- Pure Energy USA, LLC 41.1¢
- Powervine Energy 19.5¢
- Vista Energy Marketing, L.P. 24.3¢
- The Energy Coop 23.7¢
- Atlantic Energy LLC 20.4¢
- TriEagle Energy, L.P. 22.2¢
- South Bay Energy Corp. 29.3¢
- RPA Energy, Inc. 30.5¢
- Viridian Energy PA LLC 23.5¢
- Median Energy PA LLC 26.7¢
- StateWise Energy Pennsylvania LLC 20.4¢
- Greenlight Energy Inc. 23.5¢
- Agway Energy Services, LLC 23.1¢
- Anthracite Power & Light 18.1¢
- Alpha Gas and Electric, LLC 24.2¢
- UGI Energy Services, LLC 18.3¢
- All American Power and Gas, LLC 35.6¢
- Spartacus Energy Services LLC 31.0¢
- All Choice Energy, LLC 23.1¢
- Energy Coop of New York, Inc 18.4¢
- Click Energy LLC 21.1¢
- ResCom Energy, LLC 20.6¢
- ENGIE Power & Gas LLC 25.7¢
- Horizon Power and Light, LLC 20.9¢
- MidAmerican Energy Services, LLC 29.6¢
- Summer Energy Midwest, LLC 19.6¢
- First Point Power, LLC 25.0¢
- Power UP Energy, LLC 41.4¢
- Tomorrow Energy Corp. 19.5¢
- Pay Less Energy LLC 30.0¢
Pennsylvania electricity: common questions
- What is the average electric bill in Pennsylvania?
- The average Pennsylvania household pays about $174 a month for electricity, based on 840 kWh of use at 20.7¢ per kWh over the 12 months to July 2026 (U.S. Energy Information Administration data).
- How much does electricity cost per kWh in Pennsylvania?
- Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averaged 20.7¢ per kWh over the 12 months to July 2026, and 21.7¢ in July 2026 alone. That is 15% above the U.S. average of 18.0¢, the 15th highest of the 50 states and D.C. These averages spread fixed service charges and surcharges over each kWh. Sales taxes added to bills may not be included.
- When are electric bills highest in Pennsylvania?
- In the last 12 months, the average Pennsylvania bill peaked in January 2026 at $229 and was lowest in October 2025 at $133.
- How much electricity does a 1,500–1,999 sq ft home use in Pennsylvania?
- A typical Pennsylvania home of 1,500–1,999 square feet uses about 776 kWh a month, and most use between 530 and 1,107 kWh. At the state's average rate that is roughly $161 a month. Based on EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS 2020).
- Are electricity rates going up in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania's average residential rate changed +12.8% compared with the previous 12 months and +53.7% over five years.
- What uses the most electricity in Pennsylvania homes?
- In a typical Pennsylvania home, space heating uses the most electricity (about 1,911 kWh a year, 19% of the total), followed by air conditioning (15%) and everything else plugged in (14%). Homes heated with electricity use about 13,727 kWh a year, compared with 9,015 kWh for homes heated another way. Source: EIA RECS 2020.
- How do I know if my Pennsylvania electric bill is too high?
- Compare two things: how many kWh you used against similar homes, and what you paid per kWh against the state average. The free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com does both from the numbers on your bill, adjusting for the month and your home's size.