Pennsylvania Electricity Rates (2026)
19.3¢/kWhstate average
19.1% above national averageUtilities in Pennsylvania
Individual utility data for Pennsylvania is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 19.3¢/kWh.
Rate Outlook for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is currently 19.3 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 22.8 cents/kWh by 2031 and 25.9 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.2% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 27.0 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Pennsylvania vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Pennsylvania (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21.4 | 21.6 | 21.3 |
| 2027 | 20.6 | 20.9 | 20.6 |
| 2028 | 20.9 | 21.1 | 21.0 |
| 2029 | 21.4 | 21.6 | 21.6 |
| 2030 | 22.0 | 22.3 | 22.2 |
| 2031 | 22.8 | 23.2 | 23.1 |
| 2032 | 23.5 | 24.1 | 23.7 |
| 2033 | 24.4 | 25.1 | 24.6 |
| 2034 | 25.1 | 25.8 | 25.1 |
| 2035 | 25.6 | 26.4 | 25.5 |
| 2036 | 25.9 | 27.0 | 25.9 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Pennsylvania's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.