Pennsylvania Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 21.77¢/kWh (the 14th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $198.28, per EIA data. That rate is 3.6¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 20.43 | 142.75 | 699 |
| October 2025 | 20.48 | 132.64 | 648 |
| November 2025 | 20.15 | 144.92 | 719 |
| December 2025 | 20.07 | 207.79 | 1035 |
| January 2026 | 20.19 | 227.97 | 1129 |
| February 2026 | 20.30 | 208.98 | 1030 |
| March 2026 | 20.92 | 168.41 | 805 |
| April 2026 | 21.47 | 136.34 | 635 |
| May 2026 | 21.55 | 134.37 | 624 |
| June 2026 | 21.73 | 170.51 | 785 |
| July 2026 | 21.71 | 221.40 | 1020 |
| August 2026 | 21.77 | 198.28 | 911 |
Pennsylvania vs the U.S. average
| Pennsylvania | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 21.77¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $198.28 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 911 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +9.2% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +57.1% | +30.5% |
Pennsylvania's average residential rate of 21.77¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 38th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +9.2% (Pennsylvania) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +57.1% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 911 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Pennsylvania's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Pennsylvania
Average effective rates and bills for Pennsylvania's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 21.33 | 197.89 | 928 | 1,497,377 |
| PECO Energy Co | 20.47 | 180.44 | 882 | 1,252,402 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp | 20.96 | 178.66 | 852 | 914,835 |
| Duquesne Light Co | 25.86 | 195.16 | 755 | 448,182 |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | 21.65 | 178.60 | 825 | 54,821 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Pennsylvania rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Pennsylvania's average rate of 21.77¢/kWh is about $217.70. The state's actual average usage is 911 kWh/month, which is what produces the $198.28 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Pennsylvania gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.