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Pennsylvania Electric Bill Calculator 2026

Last updated: May 2026 · EIA-861 residential rates

The average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 21.55¢/kWh, with a typical monthly bill of $183 on 850 kWh of usage. That's 17% above the national average of 18.44¢/kWh.

Cold winters (mostly gas heat) and moderate summers. Pennsylvania is one of the most actively shopped deregulated markets — disciplined supplier shopping saves PA homes $200-500/year.

Major utilities in Pennsylvania

UtilityCustomersAvg rate
PECO Energy (Philadelphia)1.6M17.8¢/kWh
PPL Electric Utilities1.4M18.6¢/kWh
Duquesne Light (Pittsburgh)600K19.4¢/kWh
FirstEnergy PA (Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn Power)2M18.0¢/kWh

Average bills by city

CityUsageMonthly bill
Philadelphia770 kWh/mo$137/mo
Pittsburgh770 kWh/mo$149/mo
Allentown850 kWh/mo$158/mo
Harrisburg850 kWh/mo$158/mo
Erie870 kWh/mo$157/mo
Lancaster880 kWh/mo$164/mo

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