Utilities listed
18
Pennsylvania, 2025
Homes counted
5.57 million
Residential customers
Average price
19.29 cents
Per kWh, Pennsylvania
Average bill
$161.90
Per month
Utilities serving Pennsylvania homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in PA | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania | Investor-owned | 1,808,941 | 18.76 | $165.89 |
| PECO | Investor-owned | 1,538,993 | 18.02 | $136.07 |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor-owned | 1,311,251 | 18.60 | $163.72 |
| Duquesne Light | Investor-owned | 553,124 | 23.47 | $143.33 |
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned | 55,181 | 19.77 | $169.01 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 32,580 | 15.41 | $182.28 |
| Central Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,675 | 16.90 | $133.77 |
| REA Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,951 | 16.14 | $155.96 |
| Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 18,214 | 22.38 | $127.55 |
| Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative A | Cooperative | 18,200 | 16.08 | $151.18 |
| Valley Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 18,057 | 15.13 | $147.87 |
| Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,765 | 18.73 | $161.34 |
| Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 12,354 | 14.37 | $128.24 |
| Borough of Chambersburg | Municipal | 9,952 | 12.25 | $103.26 |
| Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 8,849 | 16.76 | $163.41 |
| Citizens Electric | Investor-owned | 6,005 | 14.53 | $176.39 |
| Wellsborough Electric | Investor-owned | 5,174 | 19.01 | $133.79 |
| Pike County Light and Power | Investor-owned | 4,365 | 22.20 | $151.98 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in PA counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Pennsylvania's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in PA | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 8 | 5,283,034 | 96.7% |
| Municipal utility | 1 | 9,952 | 0.2% |
| Electric cooperative | 9 | 169,645 | 3.1% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Pennsylvania utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 8 | 18.91 |
| Municipal utility | 1 | 12.25 |
| Electric cooperative | 9 | 16.49 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is Borough of Chambersburg (9,952 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Adams Electric Cooperative (32,580 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Pennsylvania utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileFirstEnergy Pennsylvania1.81 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfilePECO1.54 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfilePPL Electric Utilities1.31 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileDuquesne Light553 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileUGI Utilities55 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileAdams Electric Cooperative33 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCentral Electric Cooperative24 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileREA Energy Cooperative21 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Pennsylvania compares
The statewide average residential price is 19.29 cents per kWh and the average bill is $161.90 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Pennsylvania electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 14.37 cents at Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative to 23.47 cents at Duquesne Light.
Can you switch electric companies in Pennsylvania?
The state commission runs PAPowerSwitch, which lists supplier offers by distribution company. The utility keeps delivering the power and maintains the lines. Read the Pennsylvania electricity providers guide. Regulation and complaints go through the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
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Pennsylvania electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Pennsylvania?
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania serves the most residential customers in Pennsylvania, about 1.81 million homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Pennsylvania?
EIA lists 18 electric utilities with residential customers in Pennsylvania for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Pennsylvania utility has the lowest average price?
Among Pennsylvania utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 14.37 cents per kWh and Duquesne Light had the highest at 23.47 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Pennsylvania?
Partly. The state commission runs PAPowerSwitch, which lists supplier offers by distribution company. The utility keeps delivering the power and maintains the lines.