Pennsylvania electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $192.25 on West Penn Power to $258.27 on Duquesne Light (7 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 19.2¢ to 25.8¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approves these tariffs.
- 7 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $161.90 a month
- Rates checked October 16, 2026
- 1 rate change in the last 12 months
Utilities in Pennsylvania
What 1,000 kWh costs in Pennsylvania (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne LightSchedule RS | $258.27 | 25.83¢ | $0.00 |
| PenelecSchedule RS | $237.94 | 23.79¢ | $0.00 |
| PECOSchedule R | $232.38 | 23.24¢ | $0.00 |
| Met-EdSchedule RS | $224.26 | 22.43¢ | $0.00 |
| Penn PowerSchedule RS | $217.96 | 21.80¢ | $0.00 |
| PPL Electric UtilitiesSchedule RS | $207.55 | 20.76¢ | $0.00 |
| West Penn PowerSchedule RS | $192.25 | 19.23¢ | $0.00 |
See all Pennsylvania electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Pennsylvania
In 2025, the average home in Pennsylvania used 839 kWh a month and paid $161.90 a month (19.3¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Pennsylvania by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Pennsylvania and natural gas bills in Pennsylvania. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Pennsylvania price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met-Ed | 1,471,463 | 884 | 18.8¢ | $165.99 |
| Penelec | 1,471,463 | 884 | 18.8¢ | $165.99 |
| Penn Power | 1,471,463 | 884 | 18.8¢ | $165.99 |
| West Penn Power | 1,471,463 | 884 | 18.8¢ | $165.99 |
| PPL Electric Utilities | 836,316 | 880 | 18.6¢ | $163.72 |
| Duquesne Light | 437,551 | 611 | 23.5¢ | $143.33 |
| PECO | 1,225,334 | 755 | 18.0¢ | $136.07 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne LightSchedule RS | $258.27January | $258.27January | $0.00 |
| Met-EdSchedule RS | $224.26January | $224.26January | $0.00 |
| PenelecSchedule RS | $237.94January | $237.94January | $0.00 |
| Penn PowerSchedule RS | $217.96January | $217.96January | $0.00 |
| PPL Electric UtilitiesSchedule RS | $207.55January | $207.55January | $0.00 |
| West Penn PowerSchedule RS | $192.25January | $192.25January | $0.00 |
Not in this table: PECO. This utility has a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Pennsylvania
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change in the Pennsylvania tariffs on this site: 0 increases and 1 decrease. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool. Rate increase history: PPL Electric Utilities.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Duquesne LightSchedule RS | Default service supply charge | 11.0275¢ per kWh | 10.9568¢ per kWh | Source |
Pages for each Pennsylvania utility
| Utility | Pages |
|---|---|
| Duquesne Light | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| Met-Ed | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| PECO | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Rates and bill calculator · Rate history since 2022 · Price to compare history |
| Penelec | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| Penn Power | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| West Penn Power | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
How electricity prices work in Pennsylvania
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Supply. In Pennsylvania, some homes can buy the supply part of the bill from another company. The default supply price of the utility is the price to compare: Duquesne Light price to compare (14.141¢ now), Met-Ed price to compare (13.951¢ now), PECO price to compare (11.759¢ now), PPL Electric Utilities price to compare (13.079¢ now), Penelec price to compare (13.142¢ now), Penn Power price to compare (13.477¢ now), West Penn Power price to compare (12.075¢ now). Compare them on one page: Pennsylvania price to compare by utility. See all utilities.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, the average home in Pennsylvania used 839 kWh a month and paid $161.90 a month, 19.3¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Pennsylvania?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $192.25 on West Penn Power to $258.27 on Duquesne Light (7 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 19.2¢ to 25.8¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Pennsylvania utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 7 utilities in the table, West Penn Power has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($192.25). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Pennsylvania?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change for the Pennsylvania tariffs on this site: 0 increases and 1 decrease. The most recent: Duquesne Light changed the default service supply charge on June 1, 2026.
Who sets electric rates in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approves the rates of Duquesne Light, Met-Ed, PECO, PPL Electric Utilities, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power. Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Pennsylvania get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.