Bethlehem Electricity Rates
- Bethlehem's cheapest electricity rate today is 11.37¢ per kWh. That's Town Square Energy's 3-month plan.
- Taking every plan we list into account, Bethlehem electricity averages 15.08¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- At 13.147¢/kWh, PPL Electric's Price to Compare is 1.78¢ above the cheapest plan we list in Bethlehem.
Today's Cheapest Bethlehem Electricity Rates
Bethlehem plans come in lengths from 2 to 36 months. Your utility (PPL Electric) adds a delivery charge on top of these rates.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Square Energy – Town Square Energy | 3 months | 11.37¢/kWh | Continue |
| Better Buy Energy – Better Buy Energy | 12 months | 12.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Nordic Energy Services – Nordic Energy Services | 2 months | 12.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Cooperative of America – Energy Cooperative of America | Monthly | 12.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Cirro Energy – Cirro Energy | 12 months | 12.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Just Energy | 24 months | 13.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Shipley Energy – Shipley Energy | 6 months | 13.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas | 6 months | 14.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Alpha Gas and Electric – Alpha Gas and Electric | Monthly | 15.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Think Energy – Think Energy | 12 months | 15.40¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartEnergy | 6 months | 16.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| MPower Energy – Mpower Energy NJ | 12 months | 16.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| IGS Energy – IGS Energy | 36 months | 17.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Vista Energy Marketing – Vista Energy Marketing L.P. | 12 months | 19.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Park Power – Park Power | 3 months | 20.99¢/kWh | Continue |
Highlighted Electricity Plans in Bethlehem — October
Competition among electric providers keeps Bethlehem rates low. Based on current pricing, these plans stand out:
- Town Square Energy – Town Square Energy (3-month): 11.37¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- Better Buy Energy – Better Buy Energy (12-month): 12.59¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months.
Bethlehem Electricity Suppliers
We compare rates from electric generation suppliers active in Met-Ed’s Bethlehem territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Bethlehem residents today.
Bethlehem Business Electricity Rates
Bethlehem’s economy has transformed from its steel-making heritage into a Lehigh Valley hub for healthcare (St. Luke’s University Health Network), education (Lehigh University), and the SteelStacks arts and cultural campus. Commercial customers access deregulated rates through Met-Ed territory.
Business electricity pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Bethlehem Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Bethlehem and the Met-Ed service area.
What is the average electricity rate in Bethlehem?
About 15.08¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh a month, averaged across the 23 plans we list for Bethlehem today. The most common prices fall between 12¢ and 14¢, and the cheapest is 11.37¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bethlehem?
About $144 a month in 2024, before taxes. The average home on PPL Electric's system used 849 kWh a month and paid about 16.99¢ per kWh on the default rate, all charges included (federal EIA data).
Source: EIA, 2024
How much does staying on the Price to Compare cost a Bethlehem home?
At 13.147¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of supply on PPL Electric's Price to Compare costs $131.47 a month, before delivery. The same usage would cost $113.70 on the cheapest supplier plan we list for Bethlehem today.
Source: Pennsylvania PUC, June 2026
Will a new supplier change my PPL Electric delivery charges in Bethlehem?
No, a supplier only sets the price of the electricity itself; PPL Electric keeps billing delivery at the same regulated rates. PPL charges $15.00 a month plus 6.175¢/kWh for distribution, before the transmission charge.
Source: PPL Electric, October 2026
How much did PPL Electric's last rate increase add to Bethlehem bills?
PPL's first distribution rate increase since 2016, $275 million, took effect July 1, 2026, adding about $7.48 to a 918 kWh bill.
Source: Pennsylvania PUC, June 2026
