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Electricity Rate in Pennsylvania (2026): 16.27c/kWh Average

Residential Rate
16.27¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
-8%
1.38c below
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
893 kWh
Provider Choice
Yes
Can switch suppliers

Pennsylvania Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Pennsylvania electricity averages 16.27 cents per kWh for residential customers as of April 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 1.38c below the US average of 17.65c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Pennsylvania households is $145 based on typical usage of 893 kWh.

Pennsylvania's 16.27c/kWh rate comes with the advantage of full retail electricity choice via PA Power Switch (papowerswitch.com), operated by the Pennsylvania PUC. About 35% of residential customers have switched to competitive suppliers, attracted by fixed-rate plans from Constellation, Direct Energy, NRG, and others. The delivery charge (wires and poles, PPL Electric / FirstEnergy / PECO) is still the local utility's monopoly and does not change when you switch - only the supply charge is competitive. Pennsylvania's generation mix is diverse: nuclear (35%), natural gas (40%), renewables (15%), and coal (10%).

Generation mix: Natural gas 40%, nuclear 35%, renewables 15%, coal 10%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Pennsylvania rates rose 5.7% year-over-year as of April 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 5.4% over the same period.

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PA Power Switch (papowerswitch.com) - 35% switching rate; PPL, FirstEnergy, PECO, and Columbia Gas wires remain local monopoly

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Your Pennsylvania Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (893 kWh x 16.27c)$145.29
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$155.29
All Sectors - Pennsylvania
Residential16.27c
Commercial12.98c
Industrial8.34c
Dominant Utility
PPL Electric / FirstEnergy PA / PECO
Adjacent States
New York24.38c
New Jersey18.27c
Delaware16.47c
Ohio14.47c
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Pennsylvania Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Pennsylvania in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 16.27 cents per kWh as of April 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 1.38c below the US average of 17.65c/kWh (-8%). The average monthly electricity bill in Pennsylvania is approximately $145 based on 893 kWh typical monthly usage.
Can I switch electricity providers in Pennsylvania?+
Yes - Pennsylvania is a deregulated state. PA Power Switch (papowerswitch.com) - 35% switching rate; PPL, FirstEnergy, PECO, and Columbia Gas wires remain local monopoly The local utility (PPL Electric / FirstEnergy PA / PECO) still delivers the electricity; only the generation/supply charge is competitive.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Pennsylvania?+
The average Pennsylvania household uses approximately 893 kWh per month. At 16.27c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $145. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Pennsylvania?+
Pennsylvania's generation mix is primarily Natural gas 40%, nuclear 35%, renewables 15%, coal 10%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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