Electricity Costs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2026)

Philadelphia households pay Pennsylvania’s statewide average residential rate of 21.73¢/kWh (June 2026), served primarily by PECO. Below: exact operating costs for the appliances and vehicles most likely to be on your bill, plus solar payback specific to Philadelphia’s latitude.

Rate (June 2026)21.73¢

Typical monthly bill$194

Annual bill$2,329

Based on the EIA U.S. average household consumption of 893 kWh/month. Actual Philadelphia usage varies with climate — Sun Belt cities like Phoenix or Houston average 1,200-1,500 kWh/month; mild-climate cities like San Francisco or Seattle average 400-600 kWh/month.

Top appliance costs in Philadelphia

Each of the biggest household electric loads, at Philadelphia’s rate:

Appliance	Annual cost	See full calculator
Electric Water Heater	$1,071	Details →
Tankless Electric Water Heater	$999	Details →
Level 2 EV Charger	$931	Details →
Central Air Conditioner	$730	Details →
Hot Tub	$714	Details →
Pool Pump	$469	Details →
Heat Pump (whole-home)	$456	Details →
Portable Air Conditioner	$271	Details →

EV charging cost in Philadelphia

Home Level 2 charging costs for popular EVs, at Philadelphia’s residential rate:

EV	Annual home charging cost	Full breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	$724	Details →
Tesla Model Y Long Range	$783	Details →
Tesla Model S	$828	Details →
Tesla Model X	$966	Details →

Solar in Philadelphia

A typical 6 kW rooftop solar system in Philadelphia costs about $18,000 gross ($3.00/W Pennsylvania state avg), $12,600 after the 30% federal tax credit. Estimated annual savings: $1,448. Payback: 8.7 years.

Full Pennsylvania solar payback analysis → · Are solar panels worth it in Pennsylvania? →

Installation costs in Philadelphia

Typical gross install costs for major home energy upgrades, at Pennsylvania averages (Philadelphia may run ±15%):

Central AC (3-ton): ~$6,500 — by state
Heat pump (whole-home): ~$12,000 — by state
Heat pump water heater: ~$3,800 — by state
Rooftop solar (6 kW): ~$18,000.0 — by state

About Philadelphia electricity

Primary utility: PECO. Rate data on this page uses the EIA Pennsylvania residential state average. Your actual utility bill may include time-of-use pricing, tiered rates, or monthly service fees on top of the per-kWh energy charge.