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Berks County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

Berks County residents are responsible for 3,941.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Berks County totals $165.92. For comparison, the state average bill is $142.02

Berks County has seen year over year increase of 5.46% for electricity generation from solar energy.

Berks County is 7th out of 67 counties in the state in megawatt hours produced by solar power.

Berks County generates 16.46 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 22nd highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.

Berks County ranks 409th out of 3230 counties in the United States for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours generated per person.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,767,243 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    7,089,853 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,548 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,087,305 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    16.47 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,696,493,250 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,941.22 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Reading

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Berks County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Reading Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

16.28¢ per kWh

  • 2.01% higher than last month
  • 5.93% lower than April last year
  • 9.28% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 3.72% lower than the US average
  • 615th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 320 since April last year
  • 19,236th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,029 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.5% lower than last month
  • 7.56% higher than April last year
  • 4.76% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 5.29% higher than the US average
  • 1,010th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 219 since April last year
  • 23,723rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 173 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,583 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$123.79 per month

  • 12.52% lower than last month
  • 3.88% higher than April last year
  • 2.22% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 9.8% higher than the US average
  • 1,601st in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 311 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 301 since April last year
  • 24,555th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 530 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,074 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$152.06 per month

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 3.59% higher than April last year
  • 28.46% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 11.75% higher than the US average
  • 1,806th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 518 since April last year
  • 23,197th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 207 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,313 since April last year

Reading, PA Electricity Overview

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Reading has an average residential electricity rate of 16.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.29% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $152.06 per month. With an estimated 1,414 residential customers, Metropolitan Edison Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Reading residents average 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 299th highest in the state out of 1892 in this category. With total emissions of 314,172,973.55 kilograms, the city ranks 6th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 1,050,578.98 megawatt hours consumed in Reading must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Reading

Reading residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.115/kWh$202.68/mo.$81.45/mo.
1010th16.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Reading
1806th$152.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Reading Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Reading, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY16.34134.9163,290.6710,341,625.55
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY17.01124.0111,078.181,883,893.81
All American Power and GasENERGY25.15170.174,156.411,045,198.88
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.26108.1315,583.591,910,354.54
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.68101.57432,682.146,224,692.45
62 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Reading, Pennsylvania include: 19606, 19601, 19604, 19607, 19605, 19602, 19610, 19611

Wyomissing, PA Electricity Overview

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Wyomissing has an average residential electricity rate of 18.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.30% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $149.74 per month. With an estimated 340 residential customers, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

Wyomissing residents average 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 299th highest in the state out of 1892 in this category. With total emissions of 36,517,723.03 kilograms, the city ranks 77th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 122,113.47 megawatt hours consumed in Wyomissing must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wyomissing

Wyomissing residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.223/kWh$0.125/kWh$239.13/mo.$90.84/mo.
1230th18.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wyomissing
1755th$149.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wyomissing Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY16.34134.9163,290.6710,341,625.55
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY17.01124.0111,078.181,883,893.81
All American Power and GasENERGY25.15170.174,156.411,045,198.88
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.26108.1315,583.591,910,354.54
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.68101.57432,682.146,224,692.45
62 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania include: 19607, 19610, 19609

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Blandon CDP, PA Electricity Overview

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Blandon CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 3.75% below the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $135.68 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Metropolitan Edison Company has an estimated 635 residential customers, more than all other suppliers in the city.

Blandon CDP residents average 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 1297th highest in the state out of 1892 in this category. With total emissions of 25,952,555.56 kilograms, the city ranks 144th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 86,784.07 megawatt hours consumed in Blandon CDP must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blandon CDP

Blandon CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.000/kWh$201.58/mo.$0.00/mo.
511th15.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blandon CDP
1305th$135.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blandon CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blandon CDP, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY16.34134.9163,290.6710,341,625.55
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY17.01124.0111,078.181,883,893.81
All American Power and GasENERGY25.15170.174,156.411,045,198.88
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.26108.1315,583.591,910,354.54
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.68101.57432,682.146,224,692.45
58 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Blandon CDP, Pennsylvania include: 19605, 19522, 19510

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Electricity Production in Berks County, Pennsylvania

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Berks County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ontelaunee Energy CenterDynegy Energy Services (100.00%)
Berks County PA Natural Gas 3,848,4761,417,987,378.5368.45
Birdsboro PowerBirdsboro Power LLC (100.00%)
Birdsboro PA Natural Gas 3,238,8291,105,040,665.82341.19
Temple Solar ArraysUGI Corporation (100.00%)
Berks County PA Solar 2,548
3 power plants total

Berks County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Berks County residents average 3,941.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. With total emissions of 1,696,493,250.04 kilograms, the county ranks 7th worst in Pennsylvania for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 3 power plants, which is 6th most in Pennsylvania. In Berks County, Natural Gas makes up 99.96% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
99.96%
SOLAR
Solar
0.04%

Berks County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

Of the 63 electricity suppliers in Berks County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. At the state level, Pennsylvania is known for decent net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 8 electricity companies in Berks County that report energy loss, including PPL Electric Utilities, Direct Energy, and Stream Energy. Combined, these 8 companies average an annual energy loss of 4.87% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.78%, resulting in a rank of 1671st best in the United States and a state rank of 4th best out of 3230 and 67 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Berks County:

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

Berks County, Pennsylvania is home to 3 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

By total revenue, Metropolitan Edison Company is the largest electricity provider in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

How many electric companies offer service in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

Berks County, Pennsylvania is home to 63 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Berks County, Pennsylvania?

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-06-10