Electricity in Chester, Pennsylvania
PECO is the only electric utility that EIA lists in Delaware County, where Chester is, so it serves Chester. The average PECO home paid $136.07 a month in 2025 (18.0¢ per kWh). The Pennsylvania average was $161.90.
- 33,996 people (2025 estimate)
- Delaware County
- EIA data, 2025
Electric utilities in Chester
| Utility | Homes in Pennsylvania | Average bill 2025 | 1,000 kWh now |
|---|---|---|---|
| PECOInvestor-owned utility · bill calculator | 1,538,993 | $136.07755 kWh, 18.0¢ | $232.38 |
The average bill is the 2025 average of each utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861); a dash means that its homes buy power from a retail supplier. The 1,000 kWh bill is from the official tariff, before taxes, for the utilities that have a calculator on this site. The Pennsylvania average was $161.90 a month for 839 kWh (19.3¢ per kWh).
Solar power in Chester
A home solar system on a south-facing roof in Chester makes about 1,321 kWh a year for each kW of panels (PVWatts, National Laboratory of the Rockies). A 6 kW system makes about 7,928 kWh a year. See what that saves on your utility's rates with the solar savings calculator.
Lower your electric bill in Chester
- Open your utility above for its average bill, outages and rates, or the bill calculator to check your own bill.
- Help paying your PECO bill: 5 programs, with who qualifies and how to apply.
- Help paying the electric bill in Pennsylvania: bill assistance, payment plans and discounts.
- Why is my electric bill so high? and the appliance cost calculator.
More about Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania electric rates and all Pennsylvania utilities, business electricity rates and natural gas bills. Other cities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Altoona, Bethlehem, Easton, Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Norristown, Reading.
Who provides electricity in Chester, PA?
PECO is the only electric utility that EIA lists in Delaware County, where Chester is, so it serves Chester.
What is the average electric bill in Chester, PA?
The average PECO home paid $136.07 a month in 2025 (18.0¢ per kWh). The Pennsylvania average was $161.90 a month for 839 kWh. Your bill depends on your kWh and your rate plan.
utilityratecalc.com is not part of any utility or city government. Sources: Census Bureau city population estimates, Vintage 2025 (the city and its counties); EIA-861 data, 2025 (utilities by county, homes and average bills).