Compare Pennsylvania electricity rates and plans (October 2025)

Pennsylvania electricity rates vary, but the average residential rate is around 17.18 cents per kWh, with a monthly bill averaging $140.64.

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Brogan Woodburn

Last updated: Oct 1, 2025

Fact checked by: Alex Zdanov

What to know about electricity rates in Pennsylvania

The average Pennsylvania electricity rate is 17.18 cents per kWh while the average national rate is 16.22 cents
The cheapest electricity rate is 9.94 cents per kWh for Pennsylvania residents
Pennsylvania's deregulated electricity market includes 117 providers

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Best Pennsylvania electricity rates

Pennsylvania electricity rates range from 9.94 cents to 22.10 cents per kWh. The rates you find vary depending on the providers and plans available to you, and comparing companies is the best way to find better rates. Below are some rates from popular electric companies in Pennsylvania.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Pennsylvania?

Rank	Provider	Service	Rate (¢/kWh)	Customers
1	West Penn Power	Delivery	5.15	151,072
2	Penn Power	Delivery	6.36	37,508
3	FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co	Delivery	6.67	452,240
4	Metropolitan Edison Company	Delivery	6.72	137,864
5	New Wave Energy Corporation	Energy	8.34	3,951
6	UGI Energy Services	Energy	8.39	4,459
7	Santanna Energy Services	Energy	9.11	4,707
8	Pennsylvania Electric Company	Delivery	9.20	125,796
9	Discount Energy Group	Energy	9.21	6,650
10	WGL Energy	Energy	9.24	29,928

Because Pennsylvania has a deregulated electricity market, you have the flexibility to shop around for a cheaper electricity bill. Many states don't offer this choice. If you're looking to reduce your energy bill, consider switching to a different provider or plan. Pennsylvania electricity providers offer different types of plans for residents and businesses to satisfy a range of needs.

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Average cost of electricity in Pennsylvania

According to our data, the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 17.18 cents per kWh. This equates to an average residential bill of $140.64 per month. The national average rate is 16.22 cents per kWh, and Pennsylvania ranks as the 36th lowest priced state in the nation.

	Rate	Usage	Bill
Pennsylvania Average	17.18¢	819 kWh	$140.64
United States Average	16.22¢	884 kWh	$143.38

Since the average price is 17.18 cents per kWh or $140.64 per month for residential electricity, prices lower than these can be considered affordable. Electricity rates in Pennsylvania depend on your home size and usage, so the kWh rate is more useful when comparing your rate to the average.

Best electricity plans

In Pennsylvania, the best electricity plans provide competitive rates, renewable energy options, and fixed or variable pricing. Top providers offer reliability, transparency, and customer incentives so you can save money and enjoy responsive support.

We've analyzed the prices, terms, and conditions of popular Pennsylvania electricity plans. Below are our picks for the best residential plans in the state.

Provider	Contract Term	Rate	Plan
	18 months	8.19¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.40¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.49¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.65¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	8.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	8.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.89¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.03¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.19¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.19¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.20¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.25¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	9.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	9.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	9.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	9.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	9.49¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.49¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.50¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.52¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	9.58¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	9.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.75¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.82¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.88¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.96¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	9.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.00¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	10.03¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.50¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	10.50¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	10.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.65¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.75¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	10.98¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	11.00¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	11.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	11.10¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	11.17¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	11.19¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	11.21¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	11.26¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	11.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	11.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	11.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	11.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	12.13¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	12.17¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	12.22¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	12.25¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	12.33¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	12.33¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	12.43¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	12.56¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	12.65¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	12.66¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	12.68¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	12.68¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	12.74¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	13.00¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	13.05¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	13.28¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	13.28¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	13.36¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	13.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	13.50¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	13.52¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	13.61¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	13.63¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	13.63¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	13.82¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	13.95¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	14.01¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	14.20¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	14.31¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	14.35¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	14.38¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	14.45¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	14.70¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	14.77¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	15.15¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	15.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	15.33¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	15.37¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	15.65¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	16.32¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	16.71¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	17.66¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	40.5¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	41.0¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	44.3¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	52.6¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	57.6¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	61.6¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	61.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	62.8¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	64.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	64.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	64.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	65.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	66.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	67.6¢/kWh	See Plan
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Compare Pennsylvania electricity providers

There are 117 electricity providers in Pennsylvania. While some providers only serve specific areas, you have multiple options for electricity wherever you are. Different providers can offer different specials, plan types, and sales throughout the year. However, always read the fine print of the energy plans you consider to avoid hidden penalties.

Residential Electricity Providers in Pennsylvania

Provider	Service Type	Rate (¢/kWh)	Rate State Rank	Bill	Bill State Rank
West Penn Power	Delivery	5.15	1	$48.56	1
Penn Power	Delivery	6.36	2	$59.32	3
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co	Delivery	6.67	3	$59.25	2
Metropolitan Edison Company	Delivery	6.72	4	$63.35	5
New Wave Energy Corporation	Energy	8.34	5	$94.01	26
UGI Energy Services	Energy	8.39	6	$60.92	4
Santanna Energy Services	Energy	9.11	7	$144.45	101
Pennsylvania Electric Company	Delivery	9.20	8	$67.77	6
Discount Energy Group	Energy	9.21	9	$96.08	28
WGL Energy	Energy	9.24	10	$72.26	7

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Business electricity rates in Pennsylvania

Commercial rates are typically cheaper than residential rates in Pennsylvania because businesses consume much more energy than homes on average. Businesses basically get a volume discount on electricity since they use so much. Our data shows the average business in Pennsylvania pays 14.66 cents per kWh for electricity and has an average bill of $240 per month.

	Rate	Usage	Bill
Pennsylvania Average	14.66¢	1,637 kWh	$240.05
United States Average	12.14¢	5,654 kWh	$686.54

Finding ways to reduce overhead costs is essential as a business owner. You have the opportunity to do that in a deregulated electricity market. Even reducing your electricity by one or two cents per kWh can make a huge difference when you have a high monthly bill. Compare commercial electricity rates to find the plan that makes the most sense for your business.

Best commercial electricity plans

Below are the top commercial electricity plans in Pennsylvania.

Provider	Contract Term	Rate	Plan
	3 months	6.351¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	6.385¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	6.581¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	6.762¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	6.849¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.007¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.112¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.130¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.172¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.177¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	7.233¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.245¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.258¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.268¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.271¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.288¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.304¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.323¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.337¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.340¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	7.342¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.345¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.363¢/kWh	See Plan
	30 months	7.385¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.385¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.395¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.407¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.411¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.435¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.437¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.449¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.458¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.468¢/kWh	See Plan
	30 months	7.469¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.479¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.486¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.502¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.526¢/kWh	See Plan
	16 months	7.529¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.545¢/kWh	See Plan
	17 months	7.560¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.574¢/kWh	See Plan
	15 months	7.578¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.581¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.599¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.604¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.609¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.614¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.615¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.622¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.629¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.646¢/kWh	See Plan
	14 months	7.649¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.651¢/kWh	See Plan
	11 months	7.653¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.655¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.661¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.661¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.665¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	7.666¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.685¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.693¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.693¢/kWh	See Plan
	13 months	7.693¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	7.694¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.694¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	7.701¢/kWh	See Plan
	10 months	7.705¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.724¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.725¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.728¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.732¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.735¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.749¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.757¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.758¢/kWh	See Plan
	9 months	7.773¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.780¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.782¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.783¢/kWh	See Plan
	23 months	7.795¢/kWh	See Plan
	22 months	7.799¢/kWh	See Plan
	28 months	7.814¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.815¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	7.818¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.818¢/kWh	See Plan
	21 months	7.826¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.830¢/kWh	See Plan
	27 months	7.837¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.838¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	7.843¢/kWh	See Plan
	29 months	7.843¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.846¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.847¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.850¢/kWh	See Plan
	20 months	7.863¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.866¢/kWh	See Plan
	26 months	7.866¢/kWh	See Plan
	25 months	7.874¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	7.878¢/kWh	See Plan
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How to switch Pennsylvania electricity companies

Wondering how to make the switch to a new electricity supplier in Pennsylvania? The process is easy.

To switch suppliers:

Compare rates using the Price to Compare (PTC) from your current utility
Select a supplier and review their contract terms carefully
Wait for the three-day Right of Rescission period
Your new supplier will notify both your old supplier and your utility
Expect verification by mail from your local utility

The switch typically takes effect within three business days after utility notification, though it can extend to eight weeks.

When is the best time to switch energy providers in Pennsylvania?

The best times to switch are during spring (late March to early May) and fall (late September to Halloween) when energy demand is lower.

To maximize your savings:

Switch during moderate weather seasons when suppliers compete more aggressively for customers
Avoid peak summer and winter months when energy prices typically surge
Research rates using our comparison tools before making your decision

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How deregulated electricity works in Pennsylvania

Since Pennsylvania deregulated its electricity market in 1996, you've had the power to choose your electricity supplier rather than being limited to a single utility company. This change aimed to reduce rates that were 15% above the national average.

Here's how it works:

Your local utility still delivers electricity and maintains power lines
PJM Interconnection manages the wholesale market across 13 states
You can select from multiple suppliers to find better rates
The PA Public Utility Commission oversees the market and protects consumers

The system has proven successful, with nearly 30% of customers switching providers and saving on their energy bills.

Types of electricity plans in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residents can choose from four distinct types of electricity plans, each offering unique advantages based on individual needs and preferences.

Fixed Rate Plans lock in your supply rate for 6-36 months, providing predictable bills but may include early termination fees.
Variable Rate Plans adjust monthly based on market conditions, offering flexibility without cancellation fees but higher risk during peak times.
Renewable Energy Plans source power from solar, wind, and other sustainable sources, supporting environmental goals with potential premium charges.
Unlimited Usage Plans charge a flat monthly rate regardless of consumption, though you'll still pay separate distribution fees from your utility company.

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Compare Pennsylvania electricity rates

Compare Pennsylvania electricity rates to save money and avoid overpaying in the deregulated market. Your bill can vary greatly depending on the provider and plan structure. Take the time to read the fine print and do the math to figure out which is your best option.

Pennsylvania electricity rates vs other states

Electricity rates for the biggest cities in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania electricity rate FAQs

What is a good rate per kWh in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a good electricity rate falls between 16 cents to 18 cents per kWh. Tired of high bills? Shop during spring and fall to lock in lower prices before HVAC use spikes in the summer or winter.

What are electric rates in Pennsylvania today?

Pennsylvania electricity rates currently average 17.18 cents per kWh, but you'll likely pay between 15 to 19 cents depending on your provider, location, and plan type.

Why is electricity so expensive in Pennsylvania right now?

Your Pennsylvania electric bill is high due to fixed charges, heating costs, and infrastructure fees. Customers pay more when using power during peak hours, and default utility rates may exceed competitive supplier prices.

Will electricity get cheaper in the future?

Electricity rates fluctuate due to energy demand, fuel costs, grid infrastructure, and regulatory policies. While short-term declines may occur, long-term trends often show increases due to inflation, grid modernization, and shifts to renewable energy.