Data status: freshDataset last updated May 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect March 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity price is 20.92¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (March 2026). This places Pennsylvania in the medium rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $188.28.
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Est. energy charge: $188.28
Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).
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What is the average residential electricity price in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 20.92¢/kWh (updated March 2026).
How is the bill estimate calculated?
The estimate uses: kWh * (20.92¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.
Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.
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Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.
Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.
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