Current Average Electricity Supply Rate in Pennsylvania
As of September 2025, the average Pennsylvania residential electricity price is 20.46¢/kWh. This indicator uses EIA data as a proxy for typical supply rates—actual retail offers may vary.
Recent Rate Trends
- Jun 2025 – 19.9¢/kWh (approx. -3% vs Sep 2025)
- Jul 2025 – 20.0¢/kWh (approx. -2% vs Sep 2025)
- Aug 2025 – 20.2¢/kWh (approx. -1% vs Sep 2025)
Projected Rate Trends
- Oct 2025 – 20.7¢/kWh (approx. +1% vs Sep 2025)
- Nov 2025 – 20.9¢/kWh (approx. +2% vs Sep 2025)
- Dec 2025 – 21.1¢/kWh (approx. +3% vs Sep 2025)
Where Pennsylvania rates are today
Pennsylvania’s average electricity rate sits a bit above the U.S. average but below high‑cost New England states. The market is highly competitive, with over 100 licensed suppliers and many municipal or community aggregation programs that help keep retail offers moderated.
Why Pennsylvania rates have moved this way
- Marcellus gas influence – Pennsylvania is a major natural gas producer, which helps moderate wholesale power prices, but pipeline and basis constraints still matter.
- PJM capacity & transmission – PJM’s capacity market and regional transmission investments shape the state’s cost structure.
- Default vs. shopping – Utility default generation rates adjust periodically; when they spike, more customers switch to competitive suppliers, flattening market prices.
Where Pennsylvania rates are going in the next 3 months
Given national trends and PJM forecasts, Pennsylvania likely sees small upward moves (around 1–3%) in average rates heading into winter. If natural gas prices soften or the weather is mild, some relief is possible, but the general direction is modestly up. A robust competitive market offers many fixed‑rate plans to hedge against winter volatility.
Key takeaway for businesses
In Pennsylvania, the opportunity lies in leveraging choice. Shop multiple suppliers and decide whether to lock in a long‑term fixed price or stay flexible. With only modest upward pressure expected, securing a competitive rate now can protect budgets through the winter.