In July 2026, businesses in Pennsylvania paid an average of 13.86¢ per kWh, the 19th most expensive of the 50 states and DC and 4.6% below the U.S. commercial average of 14.53¢.
That price is up 9.7% from a year earlier.
Over the past 12 months the average commercial customer in Pennsylvania used 4,528 kWh a month and paid $613 (U.S.: $896).
Average business electric bill in Pennsylvania
The average commercial customer in Pennsylvania paid $613 a month over the last 12 months, the 10th lowest of the 50 states and DC. In July 2026 the average business bill was $746. These averages mix small shops with large offices and stores, so use the table below to estimate a bill for your own usage.
What would a business pay?
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 kWh × 13.86¢ | $693.00 | $8,316 |
| 10,000 kWh × 13.86¢ | $1,386.00 | $16,632 |
| 50,000 kWh × 13.86¢ | $6,930.00 | $83,160 |
Commercial electricity rates in Pennsylvania by month
Business power in Pennsylvania cost 13.86¢ per kWh in July 2026, compared with 21.72¢ for homes and 11.04¢ for industrial users. See home electricity rates in Pennsylvania.
Utilities serving businesses in Pennsylvania
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co serves the most business customers in Pennsylvania, with 281,208 commercial accounts.
| Utility | Business customers | Avg. business rate |
|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 281,208 | 15.97¢ |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp | 189,898 | 15.57¢ |
| PECO Energy Co | 165,897 | 14.64¢ |
| Duquesne Light Co | 62,441 | 16.93¢ |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | 7,734 | 15.04¢ |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | 4,598 | 14.63¢ |
| Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc | 2,403 | 14.53¢ |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | 2,325 | 13.76¢ |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc | 1,974 | 13.64¢ |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | 1,908 | 14.15¢ |
"Avg. business rate" is what each utility's full-service commercial customers paid on average in 2025 (revenue ÷ kWh sold), shown only for utilities with at least 100 business customers.
Can businesses choose an electricity supplier in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Businesses in Pennsylvania can buy electricity from a licensed retail supplier, and many sign fixed-price contracts to make costs predictable. The local utility still delivers the power.
Compare current offers on the official state site: PAPowerSwitch (PA PUC).
How to lower your business electricity cost
- Check your rate schedule. Utilities put businesses on rate classes by size and usage. Ask your utility whether another schedule, such as a time-of-use rate, fits how you use power.
- Manage demand charges. If your bill has a demand charge, it is set by your highest short burst of usage in the month. Staggering when large equipment starts can lower it.
- Compare supply offers. Check the price per kWh, contract length, early-termination fees and what happens when the contract ends before you sign.
Business electricity rates in neighboring states
| State | Price per kWh |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 11.44¢ |
| Delaware | 13.80¢ |
| Pennsylvania | 13.86¢ |
| Ohio | 14.06¢ |
| Maryland | 17.51¢ |
| New Jersey | 19.17¢ |
| New York | 24.18¢ |
Pennsylvania business electricity FAQ
What is the average business electric bill in Pennsylvania?
Commercial customers in Pennsylvania paid an average of $613 a month over the last 12 months, using 4,528 kWh. This average covers every kind of business, from small shops to large offices, so a small business will usually pay much less.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Pennsylvania?
The average commercial rate was 13.86¢ per kWh in July 2026, 4.6% below the U.S. average of 14.53¢. Industrial customers paid 11.04¢ per kWh, and homes paid 21.72¢.
Can businesses choose their electricity supplier in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Businesses in Pennsylvania can buy electricity from a licensed retail supplier, while the local utility keeps delivering it. Official offers are listed on PAPowerSwitch (PA PUC).
What is a demand charge?
Many commercial rates include a demand charge based on the highest amount of power (kW) a business draws during a short interval, often 15 or 30 minutes, in the billing month. Starting large equipment at different times can lower it.
PA commercial and industrial electricity prices and bills: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail sales data (forms EIA-861M and EIA-861), latest month July 2026. Utilities: EIA-861 (2025). Bills and usage are revenue and sales divided by customers. Last updated 2026-10-20.