Average electricity cost in Pennsylvania
Average residential electricity rate and typical bill in Pennsylvania. Figures come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2023 annual average.
18.10cents/kWh
- Typical use
- 791 kWh/mo
- Typical bill
- $143.17/mo
The U.S. average is 16.00 cents/kWh, so Pennsylvania sits 13% above it.
Pennsylvania's residential rate runs modestly above the national average. The state has retail electricity choice, so households can shop for a generation supplier while the local utility handles delivery at a regulated charge.
A mix of electric and gas heating and four-season weather keeps the typical home's monthly usage near the middle of the pack, neither as low as mild-climate states nor as high as the cooling-dominated South.
PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, and the FirstEnergy companies deliver power across the state, while the PA Power Switch program lets customers compare competitive generation suppliers.
The electricity bill calculator opens with the Pennsylvania rate of 18.10 cents/kWh already filled in. Add your appliances and hours of use to see daily, monthly, and yearly costs.
EIA State Electricity Profiles, Pennsylvania, 2023 annual average.
Average residential sales per customer for Pennsylvania, derived from the same EIA dataset.
Released 2024-10-23; reviewed 2026-06-20.
National residential average over 855 kWh per month.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), State Electricity Profiles, Table 8. Sales to ultimate customers, revenue, and average price by sector (2023 annual average). Reviewed 2026-06-20. View the Pennsylvania profile.
- 1Start with the Pennsylvania residential rate: 18.10 cents/kWh, which is about 13% above the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh.
- 2Take the typical local usage: 791 kWh per month.
- 3Multiply usage by the rate: 791 kWh x $0.1810 = $143.17 per month.
- 4Scale to a year: $143.17 x 12 = about $1,718 per year before taxes and fixed fees.
This covers energy only. Your real bill also includes fixed charges, taxes, and any plan-specific rates, which is why running your own numbers matters.
What is the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania?
The average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 18.10 cents per kWh, about 13% above the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh. That figure comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's State Electricity Profiles for 2023 annual average.
How much is a typical monthly electricity bill in Pennsylvania?
A Pennsylvania home using about 791 kWh a month pays roughly $143.17 for energy, or about $1,718 a year before taxes and fixed charges. Your own bill depends on your usage and plan.
Why is electricity priced the way it is in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's residential rate runs modestly above the national average. The state has retail electricity choice, so households can shop for a generation supplier while the local utility handles delivery at a regulated charge.
Can shopping for a supplier lower my Pennsylvania rate?
It can. Pennsylvania's retail choice program lets you replace the utility's default generation price with a competitive supplier's rate. Your delivery charge stays the same, but a lower supply rate can pull your effective price below the state average shown here.