Independent resource. Not affiliated with any utility or energy provider. Data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Verified July 2026
Pennsylvania Electricity Cost 2026: 21.55¢/kWh
Pennsylvania residential electricity rates average 21.55 cents per kWh in 2026, +16.9% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas/nuclear as the primary generation source.
State Rate
21.55
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$186
at 863 kWh
vs National
+16.9%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
36/50
YoY change +11.7%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas/Nuclear
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$2,232
vs national $1,910
Pennsylvania electricity market
Deregulated state. PPL, FirstEnergy (Penelec, Met-Ed, West Penn, Penn Power), Duquesne Light, and PECO handle delivery; residential customers can shop on the state-run PA Power Switch portal. About 35% of residential households actively shop. Generation mix is natural gas plus nuclear (Limerick, Susquehanna, Beaver Valley).
Where Pennsylvania residents save
Active shopping can save 5-15% on supply if you compare carefully. Always check the contract term, early termination fee, and renewal rate before signing up; auto-renewal at variable rates is a common Pennsylvania complaint. PennSAVE and Act 129 efficiency programs offer rebates.
Primary utilities
- PPL Electric Utilities
- PECO Energy
- Duquesne Light
Official Pennsylvania supplier comparison tool
Pennsylvania runs an official, vendor-neutral supplier comparison portal. Use it to see all licensed retail suppliers serving your ZIP code, compare per-kWh supply rates, and check contract terms before signing up.
PA Power Switch →Pennsylvania bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $108 | $1,293 |
| Small house | 750 | $162 | $1,940 |
| Average household | 863 | $186 | $2,232 |
| Large house | 1200 | $259 | $3,103 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $323 | $3,879 |
Estimates use the Pennsylvania state-average rate of 21.55¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.