Electricity in Philadelphia: rates, bills and utility
PECO provides electric service in Philadelphia. On the PECO standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $232.38 in November 2026 (23.2¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average PECO home paid $136.07 a month in 2025.
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- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in Philadelphia
What electricity costs in Philadelphia now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PECOSchedule R | $232.38 | 23.2¢ | $136.07755 kWh, 18.0¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The Pennsylvania average was $161.90 a month (839 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Philadelphia?
Homes can buy the supply part of the bill from a competitive supplier and compare it with PECO's price to compare. PECO still delivers the power. Source.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start, stop or move PECO service
- PECO outage map · outages: 800-841-4141
- PECO customer service: 800-494-4000
- Pay your PECO bill
More about electricity in Pennsylvania: the Pennsylvania rates and bill comparison. Other cities: Pittsburgh.
Who provides electricity in Philadelphia, PA?
PECO provides electric service in Philadelphia. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in Philadelphia?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $232.38 on the PECO standard residential rate in November 2026, before taxes. The average PECO home used 755 kWh a month and paid $136.07 in 2025.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Philadelphia?
Homes can buy the supply part of the bill from a competitive supplier and compare it with PECO's price to compare. PECO still delivers the power.
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