PA residential rate
Pennsylvania electricity cost calculator
This calculator uses Pennsylvania's residential electricity price of 21.47 cents per kWh as the default. Replace it with your own utility rate for a bill-level estimate.
In the same EIA table, Pennsylvania's residential rate was 18.96 cents per kWh for the prior-year month, which is 2.51 cents/kWh higher than the prior-year month.
How to use this state rate
A state average is a useful planning baseline for comparing appliances, but it can be different from the delivered rate on a household bill. Utility territory, time-of-use pricing, taxes, and fixed charges can change the final bill.
When this page is most useful
- Comparing whether an appliance is expensive to run in Pennsylvania versus the national default.
- Estimating seasonal devices like space heaters, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.
- Building a first-pass budget before replacing the default with your own utility bill rate.
Example monthly costs in Pennsylvania
| Appliance | Usage assumption | Estimated kWh | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | 1,500 W for 4 hr/day | 180.0 kWh/mo | $38.65/mo |
| Window air conditioner | 900 W for 8 hr/day | 216.0 kWh/mo | $46.38/mo |
| Dehumidifier | 500 W for 8 hr/day | 120.0 kWh/mo | $25.76/mo |
| EV charging | 7,200 W for 2 hr/day | 432.0 kWh/mo | $92.75/mo |
Next step
If you know the appliance watts, use the calculator on this page. If you only have a nameplate, label, or smart plug reading, start with the appliance electricity measurement guide before comparing costs.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A. State source period: April 2026 preliminary monthly residential average. Site data refreshed: 2026-06-29. Monthly EIA values are preliminary and household bills can include fixed charges, taxes, and utility-specific pricing.