Allentown Electricity Rates

As of today, the lowest Allentown rate is 9.89¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by American Power & Gas (American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 9.89¢). Across 38 providers offering 117 plans, rates average 14¢/kWh. All retail providers serving Allentown are certified by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) and compete on the same your local utility distribution grid. Switching from average to cheapest saves roughly $41/month. Prices are updated multiple times per day.

Roughly $140/month for a Allentown home using 1,000 kWh at the average 14¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Pennsylvania homes use about 870 kWh/month on average. The cheapest plan at 9.89¢ cuts supply costs to $99/month. your local utility’s regulated delivery charges are separate and apply to all plans equally.

Electricity in Allentown is delivered by your local utility, the regulated EDC for this area. your local utility owns the poles, wires, transformers, and meters. Under PA PUC regulations, your local utility must deliver power equally to all customers regardless of which EGS (Electric Generation Supplier) they purchase supply from. Your supplier choice changes only your rate and billing.

It takes about five minutes: compare plans, pick your provider, and enroll online. your local utility processes the switch in 1–2 billing cycles under PA PUC regulations. No technician visit, no interruption, no equipment changes. Your EGS (Electric Generation Supplier) handles all coordination with your local utility. Same power, same grid, same meter — just a new rate on your bill.

Allentown residents can choose plans with renewable energy content from multiple providers. These plans use RECs to match your electricity consumption with wind and solar generation on the PJM grid. Your delivery through your local utility is identical whether you choose a plan with renewable content or a conventional plan. Check the Disclosure Statement for each plan’s renewable breakdown.

Delivery charges from your local utility are set by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) and are identical whether you choose the cheapest or most expensive supplier. These regulated fees cover grid infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response in Allentown. Plan rates shown at 1,000 kWh on comparison sites typically include your local utility’s delivery charges. The Disclosure Statement breaks out the exact delivery component.

In Allentown, fixed-rate plans start at 9.89¢/kWh and lock your supply rate for the contract term. Variable-rate plans fluctuate monthly based on PJM wholesale prices, which can spike during extreme heat or cold. Most consumers benefit from fixed rates for budget stability. the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) requires all plan terms — including any early termination fees — to be disclosed in the Disclosure Statement.