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Pennsylvania Electricity Rate

$0.1820 / kWh

US Rank: #14 most expensive

Comparison: +8.3% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Pennsylvania

Calculated using Pennsylvania's average residential rate of $0.1820 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.177 $42.59
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.120 $28.83
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.172 $41.28
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.319 $86.00
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.050 $17.89
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.100 $12.01
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.016 $3.93
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.262 $78.62
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.398 $209.66
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.011 $7.86
Chest Freezer 110W $0.010 $7.21
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.123 $88.45
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.410 $12.29
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.273 $65.52
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.182 $131.04
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.200 $1.80
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.263 $3.94
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.328 $2.46
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.592 $425.88
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.018 $13.10
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.022 $3.28
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.006 $4.59

Electricity Bill Factors in Pennsylvania

While the statewide average is $0.1820/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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