Luzerne County, PA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview

Releasing 345,850,827.53 kilograms of CO2 gases, Luzerne County has the 811th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US.

There has been a 8.94% increase in the burning of non-renewable electricity sources in the past year in Luzerne County.

Luzerne County is the 7th highest county in the state out of 67 counties for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 0.16 megawatt hours per resident produced from wind turbines.

As the 175th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, Luzerne County produces 80.97 megawatt hours per person each year.

Luzerne County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 27.98% more than the United States average price, at 20.63 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.

Consumers in Luzerne County, on average, pay $165.59 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average of $138.02.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,614,552 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    26,477,776 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    50,951 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    26,426,825 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    81.13 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    345,850,828 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,059.69 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wilkes-Barre

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Luzerne 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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Wilkes-Barre Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

18.3¢ per kWh

  • 2% higher than last month
  • 8.91% lower than April last year
  • 1.97% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 8.22% higher than the US average
  • 1,555th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 226 since April last year
  • 24,869th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 85 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,231 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

18.52¢ per kWh

  • 0.8% lower than last month
  • 1.62% lower than April last year
  • 3.93% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 14.9% higher than the US average
  • 1,265th in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 74 since April last year
  • 25,496th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 203 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,831 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$123.83 per month

  • 20.73% lower than last month
  • 2.72% lower than April last year
  • 2.25% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 9.83% higher than the US average
  • 1,751st in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 109 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 377 since April last year
  • 24,710th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,162 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 465 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$151.17 per month

  • 0.19% lower than last month
  • 5.39% lower than April last year
  • 27.7% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • 11.09% higher than the US average
  • 1,801st in the state out of 1,892 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 364 since April last year
  • 22,763rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 167 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,987 since April last year

Wilkes-Barre, PA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Wilkes-Barre is around 18.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.93% above the state's average rate of 17.82 cents and 14.90% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. UGI Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Wilkes-Barre average is 9.52% higher at $151.17 per month.

Wilkes-Barre is the 14th worst ranked city in the state out of 1892 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 146,011,276.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 299th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.205/kWh$0.097/kWh$222.44/mo.$72.87/mo.
1265th18.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wilkes-Barre
1801st$151.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wilkes-Barre Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania include: 18702, 18704, 18705, 18701

Hazleton, PA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Hazleton is around 18.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.06% above the state's average rate of 17.82 cents and 15.04% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. PPL Electric Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Hazleton average is 9.23% higher at $150.77 per month.

Hazleton is the 19th worst ranked city in the state out of 1892 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 97,169,732.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 299th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hazleton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.211/kWh$0.104/kWh$227.42/mo.$77.13/mo.
1293rd18.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hazleton
1789th$150.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hazleton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hazleton, 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

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Kingston, PA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Kingston is around 18.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.63% above the state's average rate of 17.82 cents and 14.56% higher than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. UGI Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Kingston average is 10.20% higher at $152.1 per month.

Kingston is the 61st worst ranked city in the state out of 1892 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 44,062,378.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 299th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,311.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingston

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.080/kWh$210.82/mo.$61.76/mo.
1258th18.47¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kingston
1837th$152.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kingston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kingston, Pennsylvania

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
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
American Power & GasENERGY17.14154.02189,364.2932,453,094.61
38 providers total

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Electricity Production in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
TalenEnergy SusquehannaAllegheny Electric Cooperative (10.00%)Talen Energy (90.00%)
Luzerne County PA Nuclear 19,047,773
Moxie Freedom Generation PlantCaithness Energy (100.00%)
Luzerne County PA Natural Gas 7,379,0522,533,470,411.5343.33
Wind Park Bear CreekOntario Municipal Employees Retirement System (100.00%)
Luzerne County PA Wind 50,951
3 power plants total

There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
TalenEnergy SusquehannaAllegheny Electric Cooperative (10.00%)Talen Energy (90.00%)
Luzerne County PA Nuclear 19,047,773
1 power plant total

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

When it comes to electricity generation, Luzerne County's top fuel type is Nuclear, accounting for 71.94%, or 19,047,773 megawatt hours of production in the county. Also used is Natural Gas at 27.87% and Wind at 0.19% of production. On average, the county's citizens emit 1,059.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 64th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in the state and 2866th out of 3230 counties nationally. At 1,059.69 kilograms per person and 12,972,008 citizens in the county, the county emits 345,850,827.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 3 electricity generation plants in Luzerne County, which is the 185th highest number of plants in a county in the United States.

NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
71.94%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
27.87%
WIND
Wind
0.19%

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Net Metering

Luzerne County has 3 out of 63 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of Pennsylvania has decent state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

Luzerne County has 10 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 10 suppliers is 5.16%. With a national average energy loss of 2.87%, Luzerne County is ranked as the 1956th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Luzerne County:

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?

By total revenue, UGI Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What electricity companies offer service in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?

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

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is home to 63 electricity companies offering service in the area.

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

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

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-10