PECO Energy Electricity Rate: $0.21/kWh
PECO Energy currently charges $0.21 per kilowatt-hour for residential electricity in Pennsylvania. That's 25% above the national average of $0.17/kWh, costing the typical household about $2,268 per year.
Current Rate
$0.21/kWh
Annual Cost
$2,268
vs National
+25%
Solar Savings
$74k
What This Means for Your Electric Bill
At $0.21/kWh, a typical Pennsylvania household using 900 kWh per month pays approximately $189/month or $2,268/year for electricity alone.
High Rate Alert
PECO Energy's rate of $0.21/kWh is significantly above the national average. Homeowners in this service area see some of the strongest returns from solar installation.
With solar, an 8kW system producing approximately 9,600 kWh annually could offset $2,016/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years with 3% annual rate increases, total savings reach an estimated $73,502.
Solar Savings Calculator for PECO Energy
See how much solar could save you at PECO Energy's current rate of $0.21/kWh.
$2,016
11.7 yr
$69,526
84%
Based on PECO Energy rate of $0.21/kWh, 1,200 kWh/kW annual production, $2.95/W system cost ($23,600 total), no federal tax credit (Section 25D expired Dec 2025), 3% annual rate escalation, 0.4% panel degradation. Cash purchase assumed.
Heat Pump Operating Cost on PECO Energy
At $0.21/kWh, here is what a cold-climate heat pump costs to run annually in PA compared to natural gas.
$1,365/yr
~6,500 kWh/year
$1,700/yr
PA average household
$335/yr
20% less than natural gas
Heat pump estimate assumes COP 3.0 cold-climate unit, typical PA heating/cooling load.Natural Gas cost based on EIA state-average residential prices. Actual costs vary by home size, insulation, and climate zone.
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