Franklin County, Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Franklin County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
Releasing 523,558,698.05 kilograms of CO2 gases, Franklin County has the 594th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country and 24th worst in the state.
Franklin County is the 447th largest county in the country, with 156,902 citizens residing in the county.
Averaging production of 0.13 megawatt hours per resident each year, Franklin County is 1148th out of 3230 counties in generation per capita in the United States.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Franklin County totals $159.45. In contrast, the US average bill is $138.02.
Franklin County has seen a decrease of 42.59% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production over the last 12 months.
Franklin County ranks 30th out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 20,274 of the county's 20,274 megawatt hours coming from those sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,737,697 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,274 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
20,274 MWh
Production per Capita
0.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
523,558,698 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,336.85 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chambersburg
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Chambersburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.58¢ per kWh
- 2% higher than last month
- 1.21% lower than April last year
- 29.92% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 25.63% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,094th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 223 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,782 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.79¢ per kWh
- 0.1% lower than last month
- 5.35% higher than April last year
- 28.22% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 20.64% lower than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 6,360th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 701 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,107 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$90.53 per month
- 12.37% lower than last month
- 2.25% higher than April last year
- 25.25% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 19.7% lower than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 6,499th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,947 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 737 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$107.61 per month
- 0.15% higher than last month
- 0.4% higher than April last year
- 9.1% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 20.92% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 5,216th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 187 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 275 since April last year
Chambersburg, PA Electricity Overview
Chambersburg's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 12.79 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 28.22% below Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.82 cents, resulting in the city ranking 3rd best for average electricity price out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania. There are 19,886.44 megawatt hours generated by plants in the city from natural gas as the fuel source. This is the 12th most for a city in Pennsylvania out of 1892 cities. Chambersburg consumers use 1209.49% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference.
As the 27th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Chambersburg emits 77,235,020.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 13th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per citizen. Around 98.09% of electricity in Chambersburg comes from generation using Natural Gas. There are 2 power producing plants in Chambersburg, which is the highest number of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chambersburg
Chambersburg residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.34 | 134.91 | 63,290.67 | 10,341,625.55 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.01 | 124.01 | 11,078.18 | 1,883,893.81 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.15 | 170.17 | 4,156.41 | 1,045,198.88 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.26 | 108.13 | 15,583.59 | 1,910,354.54 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.68 | 101.57 | 432,682.1 | 46,224,692.45 |
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Waynesboro, PA Electricity Overview
Waynesboro's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 24.19% below Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.82 cents, resulting in the city ranking 294th best for average electricity price out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Waynesboro average is 14.18% less at $118.45 per month. West Penn Power has an estimated 217 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
As the 80th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Waynesboro emits 36,004,368.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 299th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Waynesboro have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waynesboro
Waynesboro residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.34 | 134.91 | 63,290.67 | 10,341,625.55 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.01 | 124.01 | 11,078.18 | 1,883,893.81 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.15 | 170.17 | 4,156.41 | 1,045,198.88 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.26 | 108.13 | 15,583.59 | 1,910,354.54 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.68 | 101.57 | 432,682.1 | 46,224,692.45 |
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Greencastle, PA Electricity Overview
Greencastle's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 24.19% below Pennsylvania's average rate of 17.82 cents, resulting in the city ranking 294th best for average electricity price out of 1892 cities in Pennsylvania. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Greencastle average is 14.18% less at $118.45 per month. West Penn Power has an estimated 101 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
As the 336th worst ranked city out of 1892 cities in the state, Greencastle emits 13,906,939.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 299th worst in Pennsylvania for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Greencastle have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greencastle
Greencastle residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Greencastle, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.34 | 134.91 | 63,290.67 | 10,341,625.55 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 17.01 | 124.01 | 11,078.18 | 1,883,893.81 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 25.15 | 170.17 | 4,156.41 | 1,045,198.88 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.26 | 108.13 | 15,583.59 | 1,910,354.54 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.68 | 101.57 | 432,682.1 | 46,224,692.45 |
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Electricity Production in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Power Plants in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orchard ParkBorough of Chambersburg Utilities (100.00%) | Chambersburg | PA | Natural Gas | 19,207 | 9,282,496.64 | 483.29 | ||
Falling SpringBorough of Chambersburg Utilities (100.00%) | Chambersburg | PA | Natural Gas | 1,067 | 685,200.74 | 642.18 |
Franklin County, Pennsylvania Details
Franklin County is the 24th worst ranked county in the state out of 67 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 523,558,698.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This total also results in a ranking of 2346th highest in the nation for emissions per person. The county has the 11th most electricity generation plants of any county in the state, with 2 total plants. Franklin County's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 19,886.44 megawatt hours (or 98.09%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Franklin County:
- Chambersburg, Pennsylvania:
- West Penn Power: 50.28%
- Borough of Chambersburg Utilities: 49.72%
- Greencastle, Pennsylvania:
- West Penn Power: 100.00%
- Mercersburg, Pennsylvania:
- West Penn Power: 100.00%
- Mont Alto, Pennsylvania:
- Mont Alto Electric Utility: 49.06%
- West Penn Power: 50.94%
- Orrstown, Pennsylvania:
- Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania: 50.00%
- Pennsylvania Electric Company: 50.00%
- Waynesboro, Pennsylvania:
- West Penn Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
The largest electricity supplier in Franklin County, Pennsylvania by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.
How many power plants are in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
There are 2 power plants in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
Franklin County, Pennsylvania has 62 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Penn Power | 33,749 |
| 2 | Borough of Chambersburg Utilities | 12,026 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Electric Company | 7,105 |
| 4 | Adams Electric Cooperative Pennsylvania | 5,136 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 2,202 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 1,496 |
| 7 | Inspire Energy | 1,403 |
| 8 | Clean Choice Energy | 985 |
| 9 | IGS Energy | 942 |
| 10 | Green Mountain Energy | 773 |
