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.
$0.21
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.21
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.10
per kWh
vs US average
+14%
more expensive
Price rank
#14
of 51 (1 = highest)
How Pennsylvania compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Pennsylvania
Estimated energy cost at Pennsylvania's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$107.35
≈ $1,288.2/year
900 kWh / month
$193.23
≈ $2,318.76/year
1200 kWh / month
$257.64
≈ $3,091.68/year
Pennsylvania electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Pennsylvania's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$138.82
600 kWh · ≈ $4.56/day
Per day
$4.56
Per year
$1,665.84
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy93%
- Fixed charge7%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Pennsylvania
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Pennsylvania benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.