What is the cheapest electricity rate in Wilkes-Barre right now?

9.89¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Wilkes-Barre today, offered by American Power & Gas (American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 9.89¢). The average plan runs 14¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market saves roughly $41/month. Wilkes-Barre is served by 38 PA PUC-licensed Retail Electric Providers offering 117 plans. All plans use the same your local utility delivery infrastructure, so the only difference is price and contract terms.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Wilkes-Barre?

At the current average rate of 14¢/kWh, a Wilkes-Barre home using 1,000 kWh/month pays approximately $140/month for electricity supply. According to EIA data, the average Pennsylvania household uses about 870 kWh/month. Actual bills vary seasonally. Choosing the cheapest plan at 9.89¢ reduces supply costs to $99/month.

Who delivers electricity in Wilkes-Barre?

All Wilkes-Barre electricity flows through your local utility’s distribution network. As the PA PUC-regulated EDC for this area, your local utility handles power lines, meters, outage repair, and storm response. When you switch providers, your local utility continues delivering your power exactly the same way. Only your supply rate and billing change.

How do I switch electricity providers in Wilkes-Barre?

Pick a EGS (Electric Generation Supplier) from the 38 providers serving Wilkes-Barre, enroll online, and the new supplier handles everything with your local utility. The PA PUC-regulated switch takes 1–2 billing cycles with no service interruption. your local utility processes it without any physical work at your home. Same grid, same power — just a different rate and billing source.

Are there renewable energy plans in Wilkes-Barre?

Many Wilkes-Barre electricity providers offer plans with renewable energy content sourced from wind and solar facilities connected to the PJM grid. Plans with higher renewable percentages use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset your consumption. Same your local utility delivery, same reliability. Pricing is often comparable to conventional plans, and no home modifications are required.

How much are electricity delivery charges in Wilkes-Barre?

In Wilkes-Barre, your local utility delivery charges are regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) and apply uniformly to all customers. These fees cover the physical grid — poles, wires, transformers, meters, and outage crews. Plan rates advertised on comparison sites generally include delivery charges already. The Disclosure Statement for every plan shows the exact split between supply costs and your local utility’s delivery fees.

Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Wilkes-Barre?

A fixed-rate plan in Wilkes-Barre locks your per-kWh supply rate for the contract term, shielding you from PJM wholesale price swings. Variable plans may start lower but can increase monthly without notice. With Wilkes-Barre fixed rates starting at 9.89¢/kWh, locking in during mild-weather months gives most households more predictable bills and lower overall costs.

Wilkes-Barre Electricity Rates

Wilkes-Barre residents can choose from 117 electricity plans across 38 competing providers. The average across all 38 providers is 14¢/kWh, with the cheapest plan at 9.89¢ and the most expensive at 20.99¢. The three cheapest providers are American Power & Gas, Town Square Energy, and Public Power, LLC.

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Cheapest Electricity Plans in Wilkes-Barre

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Wilkes-Barre electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
Plan	Rate	Action
American Power & Gas American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 9.89¢ 1 months Cheapest	9.89¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Town Square Energy Town Square Energy 3 - 11.37¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	11.37¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Public Power, LLC Public Power, LLC 10 - 11.79¢ 10 months Fixed Rate	11.79¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Direct Energy Direct Energy 4 - 11.89¢ 4 months Fixed Rate	11.89¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
City Power & Gas City Power & Gas PA 3 - 11.98¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	11.98¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Inspire Inspire Clean Energy 3 - 12.06¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	12.06¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Pennsylvania Gas & Electric 10 - 12.29¢ 10 months Fixed Rate	12.29¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Powervine Energy LLC Powervine Energy 3 - 12.29¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	12.29¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Cirro Energy Cirro Energy 3 - 12.40¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	12.40¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC APG&E 3 - 12.55¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	12.55¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Better Buy Energy Better Buy Energy 12 - 12.59¢ 12 months Fixed Rate	12.59¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Nordic Energy Services LLC Nordic Energy Services LLC 2 - 12.60¢ 2 months Fixed Rate	12.60¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
NRG NRG Home 3 - 12.70¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	12.70¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Energy Cooperative of America Energy Cooperative of America 0 - 12.70¢ Variable Fixed Rate	12.70¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
AEP Energy Inc AEP Energy 14 - 13.09¢ 14 months Fixed Rate	13.09¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Energy Harbor LLC Energy Harbor LLC 10 - 13.09¢ 10 months Fixed Rate	13.09¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Dynegy Energy Services East LLC Dynegy 0 - 13.19¢ Variable Fixed Rate	13.19¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
CleanChoice Energy CleanChoice Energy 12 - 13.20¢ 12 months Fixed Rate	13.20¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
0 Commit Energy 0 Commit Energy 3 - 13.28¢ 3 months Fixed Rate	13.28¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue
Brighten Energy Brighten Energy 10 - 13.29¢ 10 months Fixed Rate	13.29¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh	Continue

Showing the 20 cheapest Wilkes-Barre electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Wilkes-Barre electricity rate distribution chart showing 117 plans from 9.9¢ to 21.0¢ per kWh

Best Wilkes-Barre Electricity Plans by Usage Level

The Wyoming Valley’s cold winters mean significant heating-season demand. The average Wilkes-Barre household uses 900–1,100 kWh/month, with older homes in the Heights and South Wilkes-Barre potentially using more due to aging infrastructure.

Wilkes-Barre Apartments

500 kWh/month

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 9.89¢

$49.45/mo

estimated Wilkes-Barre monthly bill

American Power & Gas
9.89¢/kWh at this usage
1-month fixed rate

Average Wilkes-Barre Home

1,000 kWh/month

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 9.89¢

$98.90/mo

estimated Wilkes-Barre monthly bill

American Power & Gas
9.89¢/kWh at this usage
1-month fixed rate

Large Wilkes-Barre County Homes

2,000+ kWh/month

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC 1 - 9.89¢

$197.80/mo

estimated Wilkes-Barre monthly bill

American Power & Gas
9.89¢/kWh at this usage
1-month fixed rate

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