Lackawanna County, PA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

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Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

The largest electricity provider in Lackawanna County by customer count is PPL Electric Utilities.

The use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation has declined by 46.95% in Lackawanna County in the last year.

While the national average residential electric rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Lackawanna County's average price is 26.20% above that at 20.35 cents per kilowatt hour.

There was a 5.00% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the previous 12 months in Lackawanna County.

Natural gas accounts for 99.85% of the electricity generation in Lackawanna County, resulting in a ranking of 27th in the US out of 3230 counties for natural gas generation.

Lackawanna County is ranked 17th in the state out of 67 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.07 megawatt hours per person each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,387,946 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,556,111 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    15,473 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    10,540,638 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    48.96 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    799,935,653 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,710.02 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Scranton

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Lackawanna 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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Scranton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

17.93¢ per kWh

  • 2.5% higher than last month
  • 15.59% lower than April last year
  • 0.11% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • 6.01% higher than the US average
  • 1,498th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 295 since April last year
  • 24,515th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 375 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,828 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

18.62¢ per kWh

  • 1.46% lower than last month
  • 2.02% lower than April last year
  • 4.49% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 15.52% higher than the US average
  • 1,706th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 75 since April last year
  • 26,054th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 553 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,726 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$122.74 per month

  • 17.81% lower than last month
  • 14.12% lower than April last year
  • 1.35% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 8.87% higher than the US average
  • 1,545th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 279 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 344 since April last year
  • 24,254th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,270 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,734 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$149.43 per month

  • 1.11% lower than last month
  • 11.17% lower than April last year
  • 26.23% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 9.81% higher than the US average
  • 1,743rd in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 146 since April last year
  • 22,127th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 570 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,595 since April last year

Scranton, PA Electricity Overview

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Scranton has an average residential electricity rate of 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% higher than the average state price of 17.82 cents. PPL Electric Utilities has an estimated 2,383 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $149.43 per month, while the US average is $138.02.

On average, Scranton residents emit 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 1297th worst polluting city out of 1892 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 251,172,780.61 kilograms, which is the 8th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Scranton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.230/kWh$0.124/kWh$244.03/mo.$91.02/mo.
1706th18.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Scranton
1743rd$149.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Scranton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Scranton, 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
60 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Scranton, Pennsylvania include: 18411, 18505, 18504, 18509, 18510, 18508, 18507, 18519, 18503

Dunmore, PA Electricity Overview

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Dunmore has an average residential electricity rate of 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% higher than the average state price of 17.82 cents. PPL Electric Utilities has an estimated 840 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $149.43 per month, while the US average is $138.02.

On average, Dunmore residents emit 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 1297th worst polluting city out of 1892 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 46,397,313.79 kilograms, which is the 53rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dunmore

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.230/kWh$0.124/kWh$244.03/mo.$91.02/mo.
1706th18.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dunmore
1743rd$149.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dunmore Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dunmore, 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
60 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Dunmore, Pennsylvania include: 18505, 18509, 18444, 18510, 18512

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Carbondale, PA Electricity Overview

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Carbondale has an average residential electricity rate of 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% higher than the average state price of 17.82 cents. PPL Electric Utilities has an estimated 303 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $149.43 per month, while the US average is $138.02.

On average, Carbondale residents emit 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 299th worst polluting city out of 1892 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 29,238,024.57 kilograms, which is the 117th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carbondale

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.230/kWh$0.124/kWh$244.03/mo.$91.02/mo.
1706th18.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Carbondale
1743rd$149.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Carbondale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Carbondale, 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
60 providers total

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Electricity Production in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lackawanna Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%)
Jessup PA Natural Gas 10,447,4363,471,653,507.56332.3
Archbald Power StationPEI Power Corp (100.00%)
Archbald PA Natural Gas 108,67564,527,159.67593.76
2 power plants total

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Lackawanna County residents emit 3,710.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 20th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in the state and 2294th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 799,935,652.82 kilograms, which is the 424th worst total amount of pollution for all counties in the US. Natural Gas makes up 99.85% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Lackawanna County. Lackawanna County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is 331st highest in the country.

NATURAL GAS
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99.85%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.15%

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Lackawanna County include PPL Electric Utilities, Olyphant Borough Electric, and Claverack Rural Electric The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

There are 9 electricity providers in Lackawanna County that report energy loss. Combined, these 9 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 4.89% of electricity produced. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Lackawanna County a rank of 14th best in Pennsylvania out of 67 counties.

Providers In Each City in Lackawanna County:

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania?

There are 2 active electricity plants in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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

By total revenue, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

What electricity companies offer service in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania?

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

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has 63 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-10