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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Electricity Overview
Philadelphia County has a population of 1,567,258 citizens.
Philadelphia County is home to 1,567,258 residents and its power plants produce 30,078 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 0.02 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Philadelphia County released 5,197,777,718.13 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the highest polluting county out of 67 counties in the state.
Philadelphia County generates 13.06% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 0 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks Philadelphia County as the 671st highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation for non-renewable production per capita per year.
Natural gas makes up 13.06% of the electricity production in Philadelphia County, resulting in a rank of 493rd in the United States out of 3230 counties for total natural gas generation.
Philadelphia County has emissions of 3,316.48 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
17,357,456 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
30,078 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
26,151 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,927 MWh
Production per Capita
0.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,197,777,718 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,316.48 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Philadelphia
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Rates and Production Categories
Philadelphia Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.82¢ per kWh
- 3.13% higher than last month
- 3.56% higher than April last year
- 6.27% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 0.52% lower than the US average
- 941st in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 356 since April last year
- 20,726th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 68 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 140 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.08¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 5.75% higher than April last year
- 9.78% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 0.26% lower than the US average
- 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 220 since April last year
- 20,105th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 86 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,615 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$98.22 per month
- 22.34% lower than last month
- 2.41% higher than April last year
- 18.9% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 12.88% lower than the US average
- 301st in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has increased by 794 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since April last year
- 10,477th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9,830 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 141 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$117.28 per month
- 0.16% higher than last month
- 2.89% higher than April last year
- 0.93% lower than the Pennsylvania average
- 13.82% lower than the US average
- 352nd in the state out of 1,892 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 151 since April last year
- 9,091st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 226 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,266 since April last year
Philadelphia, PA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Philadelphia, which is 9.78% below the average Pennsylvania price of 17.82 cents. The city generates about 0.02 megawatt hours per resident each year from its power plants, which makes it the 22nd highest generating city out of 1892 cities in the state. With an estimated 89,820 total residential customers, PECO Energy Company is the largest supplier in the city.
The use of electricity in Philadelphia accounts for 5,197,777,718.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the largest amount in the state out of 1892 cities. Averaging 3,316.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 15th highest in Pennsylvania for pollution per capita. About 86.94% of electricity in Philadelphia comes from generation using Other Biomass Gas. Philadelphia has 2 power plants in the city. This is the most plants in a city within Pennsylvania.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Philadelphia
Philadelphia residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include: 19120, 19124, 19111, 19143, 19149, 19134, 19140, 19104, 19148, 19144, 19139 and 37 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Power Plants in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PWD Northeast WPCP Biogas Cogen PlantBAL Green Biogas I LLC (100.00%) | Philadelphia | PA | Other Biomass Gas | 29,448 | 15,642,446.28 | 531.19 | ||
Temple SEGFTemple University (100.00%) | Philadelphia | PA | Natural Gas | 630 | 426,814.64 | 677.48 |
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Details
Electricity use in Philadelphia County creates 5,197,777,718.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 3,316.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2350th highest for pollution per capita. About 86.94% of electricity in Philadelphia County comes from generation using Other Biomass Gas. Philadelphia County has 2 power plants in the county. This is the 331st most plants in a county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The largest electricity supplier in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania by total customer count is PECO Energy Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has 60 electricity companies offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PECO Energy Company | 89,820 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 407 |
| 3 | Direct Energy | 403 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 259 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 182 |
| 6 | IGS Energy | 174 |
| 7 | Green Mountain Energy | 143 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 135 |
| 9 | Stream Energy | 129 |
| 10 | American Power & Gas | 118 |
How many power plants are located within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has 2 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
