Electricity rates in Pennsylvania
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Tariff and voltage
At 120 V it draws about 12.5 A. Voltage changes the current (amps), not the cost.
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Per hour: $0.33, Per day: $2.61, Per month: $79.42
- Per hour
- $0.33
- Per day
- $2.61
- Per month
- $79.42
- Per year
- $953.53
1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day
Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 21.77¢/kWh.
On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.
What appliances cost to run in Pennsylvania
| Appliance | Typical use | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | 2,000 W, 24 h a day | $0.22 | $5.22 | $158.83 |
| Space heater | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.33 | $2.61 | $79.42 |
| Electric water heater | 4,000 W, 3 h a day | $0.87 | $2.61 | $79.42 |
| Pool pump | 1,500 W, 6 h a day | $0.33 | $1.96 | $59.56 |
| Hot tub | 5,500 W, 24 h a day | $0.06 | $1.44 | $43.68 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.16 | $1.31 | $39.71 |
| Air conditioner | 1,000 W, 8 h a day | $0.13 | $1.04 | $31.77 |
| Clothes dryer | 3,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.52 | $0.52 | $15.88 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W, 8 h a day | $0.07 | $0.52 | $15.88 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W, 4 h a day | $0.09 | $0.35 | $10.59 |
| Air cooler | 200 W, 8 h a day | $0.04 | $0.35 | $10.59 |
| Electric shower | 9,500 W, 0.13 h a day | $2.07 | $0.28 | $8.36 |
| Refrigerator | 150 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.27 | $8.34 |
| Water dispenser | 450 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.26 | $7.93 |
| Kotatsu | 600 W, 5 h a day | $0.04 | $0.20 | $5.96 |
| Water pump | 750 W, 1 h a day | $0.16 | $0.16 | $4.96 |
| Home UPS or inverter | 30 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.16 | $4.77 |
| Electric blanket | 150 W, 8 h a day | $0.02 | $0.13 | $3.97 |
| Christmas lights | 100 W, 6 h a day | $0.02 | $0.13 | $3.97 |
| Ceiling fan | 60 W, 10 h a day | $0.01 | $0.13 | $3.97 |
| Game console | 200 W, 3 h a day | $0.04 | $0.13 | $3.97 |
| Washing machine | 2,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.11 | $0.11 | $3.31 |
| TV | 80 W, 5 h a day | $0.02 | $0.09 | $2.65 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 W, 0.17 h a day | $0.39 | $0.07 | $1.99 |
| Electric kettle | 2,000 W, 0.15 h a day | $0.44 | $0.07 | $1.99 |
| Microwave | 1,200 W, 0.25 h a day | $0.26 | $0.07 | $1.99 |
| Air fryer | 1,700 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.13 | $0.06 | $1.97 |
| Rice cooker | 500 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.11 | $0.05 | $1.65 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W, 24 h a day | $0.0022 | $0.05 | $1.59 |
About electricity rates in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has retail electric choice: customers may shop for an electric generation supplier or take default service from their utility, whose price to compare is set through competitive procurements. PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light and the FirstEnergy utilities deliver power across the state. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulates delivery rates, and the state is part of the PJM grid.
Natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and a fleet of nuclear plants supply most generation, and Pennsylvania produces far more electricity than it uses, exporting the rest to neighboring states. Cold winters are mostly heated with gas or oil, while humid summers bring air-conditioning demand. Net metering is available for rooftop solar.