Electricity rates in Pennsylvania
See the latest average electricity prices in Pennsylvania and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.22
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.22
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.11
per kWh
vs US average
+19%
more expensive
Price rank
#14
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$192
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Pennsylvania compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Pennsylvania electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in Pennsylvania
Estimated energy cost at Pennsylvania's average residential rate of $0.22/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $119.46 | $1,433.52/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $152.04 | $1,824.48/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $195.48 | $2,345.76/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $249.78 | $2,997.36/yr |
Pennsylvania electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Pennsylvania's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$140.32
600 kWh · ≈ $4.61/day
Per day
$4.61
Per year
$1,683.84
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy93%
- Fixed charge7%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Pennsylvania: common questions
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity price is $0.22 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 19% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #14 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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