Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 20.92¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 14.19¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 10.33¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Pennsylvania is about $168 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 805 kWh at a residential rate of 20.92¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

At 20.92¢ per kWh, Pennsylvania's residential electricity rate is 11.1% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 37th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pennsylvania has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.