Pennsylvania Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 04, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 21.73¢/kWh (the 15th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $170.56, per EIA data. That rate is 3.4¢ above the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 19.51 | 211.48 | 1084 |
| August 2025 | 19.93 | 183.64 | 922 |
| September 2025 | 20.46 | 143.38 | 701 |
| October 2025 | 20.49 | 133.15 | 650 |
| November 2025 | 20.16 | 145.44 | 721 |
| December 2025 | 20.08 | 208.56 | 1039 |
| January 2026 | 20.19 | 229.03 | 1135 |
| February 2026 | 20.30 | 213.45 | 1051 |
| March 2026 | 20.92 | 168.35 | 805 |
| April 2026 | 21.47 | 136.30 | 635 |
| May 2026 | 21.55 | 134.37 | 624 |
| June 2026 | 21.73 | 170.56 | 785 |
Pennsylvania vs the U.S. average
| Pennsylvania | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 21.73¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $170.56 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 785 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +10.4% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +55.3% | +32.6% |
Pennsylvania's average residential rate of 21.73¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 37th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +10.4% (Pennsylvania) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +55.3% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 785 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Pennsylvania's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Pennsylvania
Average effective rates and bills for Pennsylvania's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 21.28 | 178.34 | 838 | 1,493,341 |
| PECO Energy Co | 21.02 | 151.56 | 721 | 1,246,513 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp | 20.24 | 157.47 | 778 | 856,486 |
| Duquesne Light Co | 26.50 | 145.91 | 551 | 445,693 |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | 21.17 | 159.42 | 753 | 54,794 |
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 21.73¢/kWh is about $217.30. The state's actual average usage is 785 kWh/month, which is what produces the $170.56 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.