Philadelphia Electricity Rates

The current floor in Philadelphia is 8.09¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by American Power & Gas (American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 8.09¢). Most plans cluster between 8.09¢ and 12.5¢/kWh across 115 total options from 37 PA PUC-certified providers. Switching from the market average to the cheapest plan saves roughly $44/month at 1,000 kWh. Every plan uses the same your local utility delivery grid. We pull fresh rates throughout the day.

For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Philadelphia homes pay about $125/month in supply charges at the 12.5¢/kWh average rate. The EIA reports Pennsylvania residential usage averages 870 kWh/month. your local utility’s delivery fees add to the supply charge. The cheapest plan at 8.09¢ reduces supply costs to $81/month.

your local utility owns the wires, poles, transformers, and meters in Philadelphia. As the PA PUC-regulated EDC, your local utility delivers every electron to your home regardless of which of the 37 providers you buy supply from. Your supplier handles billing and your per-kWh rate; your local utility handles the physical grid and outage response.

Compare rates from 37 providers, sign up with your preferred EGS (Electric Generation Supplier), and that’s it. your local utility completes the switch in 1–2 billing cycles with no service interruption. Under PA PUC regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same your local utility lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.

Yes — several Philadelphia providers offer plans with partial or full renewable energy content through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs match your usage with wind and solar generation on the PJM grid. No equipment changes are needed. your local utility delivers the power identically regardless of whether your plan includes renewable content. Check each plan’s Disclosure Statement for the exact renewable percentage.

your local utility’s delivery charges are regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) and identical for all Philadelphia customers, regardless of supplier. These fees cover transmission, distribution infrastructure, and grid maintenance. When comparing Philadelphia electricity plans, the rates shown at 1,000 kWh typically include delivery fees. Review each plan’s Disclosure Statement for the full breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.

Fixed-rate plans lock your supply rate for a set term (typically 3–36 months), protecting you from seasonal price spikes on the PJM grid. Variable-rate plans can change monthly based on wholesale electricity costs. In Philadelphia, fixed plans currently start at 8.09¢/kWh. Most energy advisors recommend fixed rates for budget predictability, especially during peak-demand seasons when wholesale prices historically spike.