Average Electric Bill in Pennsylvania (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Pennsylvania is $145.17 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 2% above the U.S. average, #17 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 817 kWh used per month at Pennsylvania's rate of 17.8¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$145.17
#17 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
817 kWh
per residential customer
17.8¢/kWh
2% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Pennsylvania by home size
Priced at Pennsylvania's 17.8¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Pennsylvania's own average household use of 817 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 473 kWh | $84.05 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 710 kWh | $126.17 |
| Small house | 852 kWh | $151.40 |
| Large house | 1,325 kWh | $235.45 |
| Pennsylvania average | 817 kWh | $145.17 |
Estimate your Pennsylvania electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Pennsylvania
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.