Pennsylvania Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 21.72¢/kWh (the 14th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $221.46, per EIA data. That rate is 3.4¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 2026 | 21.72 | 221.46 | 1020 |
Pennsylvania vs the U.S. average
| Pennsylvania | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 21.72¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $221.46 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1020 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +11.3% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +58.5% | +32.4% |
Pennsylvania's average residential rate of 21.72¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 38th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +11.3% (Pennsylvania) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +58.5% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1020 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Pennsylvania's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Pennsylvania
Average effective rates and bills for Pennsylvania's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 21.20 | 224.33 | 1,058 | 1,495,029 |
| PECO Energy Co | 20.39 | 207.87 | 1,020 | 1,250,159 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp | 20.75 | 195.93 | 944 | 894,842 |
| Duquesne Light Co | 25.83 | 203.27 | 787 | 448,611 |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | 21.42 | 198.55 | 927 | 54,843 |
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 21.72¢/kWh is about $217.20. The state's actual average usage is 1020 kWh/month, which is what produces the $221.46 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.