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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
When calculating by total customers, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest provider in Lehigh County.
Residents in Lehigh County pay $168.68 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average bill of $138.02.
Lehigh County has no electricity production plants and must import all of the electricity used in the county.
Lehigh County residents are accountable for 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 2354th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on per capita pollution.
Residents of Lehigh County are paying, on average, 26.79% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 20.44 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 2.19% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the last year in Lehigh County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,167,729 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,246,348,628 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,311.96 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Allentown
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Allentown 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
Allentown, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Allentown's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents and 15.52% above the nationwide average of 16.12. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $149.43 per month, while the national average is $138.02. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 18,279.26 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.
The use of electricity in Allentown accounts for 414,343,346.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 4th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1297th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allentown
Allentown residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Allentown, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Allentown, Pennsylvania include: 18102, 18103, 18104, 18052, 18109, 18101, 18105
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Fullerton CDP, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Fullerton CDP's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents and 15.52% above the nationwide average of 16.12. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $149.43 per month, while the national average is $138.02. PPL Electric Utilities sells an estimated 3,810.74 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.
The use of electricity in Fullerton CDP accounts for 53,425,302.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 43rd largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1297th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fullerton CDP
Fullerton CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Whitehall, PA Electricity Overview
On average, Whitehall's residents purchase residential electricity for 21.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.10% more than the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents and 36.09% above the nationwide average of 16.12. Duquesne Light Company sells an estimated 16,345.33 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Pennsylvania average monthly residential power bill is $142.02, while the Whitehall average is 12.40% lower at $124.41 per month. This is the 811th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Whitehall accounts for 49,288,659 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 47th largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1297th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitehall
Whitehall residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Whitehall, Pennsylvania include: 15236, 15227, 15234
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
By total megawatt hours sold, PPL Electric Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPL Electric Utilities | 25,766 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Edison Company | 9,899 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 1,000 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 992 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 637 |
| 6 | Clean Choice Energy | 447 |
| 7 | IGS Energy | 428 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Energy | 351 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 331 |
| 10 | Stream Energy | 316 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
There are 62 electricity providers offering service in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
