Pennsylvania Electricity Rates
Residential rate
21.47¢/kWh
+14% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#14
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$189
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $58.74 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $182.75 |
| Window AC unit | $46.99 |
| Portable AC unit | $57.44 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $78.32 |
| Heat pump water heater | $19.58 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $19.58 |
| Washing machine | $1.63 |
| Dishwasher | $8.48 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $7.83 |
| Chest freezer | $9.14 |
| Electric oven | $16.32 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Pennsylvania
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.75/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Pennsylvania rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.