Average Electric Bill in Bethlehem, PA

What a typical household in Bethlehem pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Bethlehem pays about $112.90/month for electricity at roughly 12.34¢/kWh. Basis: PPL Electric Utilities Corp, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$112.90/mo≈ $1,354.85/yr Rate12.34¢/kWh State usage785 kWh/moPennsylvania average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Pennsylvania over 12 months — the rate environment Bethlehem households pay into.

Pennsylvania average bill (12 months) ▼ 19.4% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Pennsylvania average bill (12 months) $133 $181 $229 $171 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisPPL Electric Utilities Corp, 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityPPL Electric Utilities Corp · 1,295,883 residential customers
State contextPennsylvania: $170.56/mo average bill
Population≈ 75,706 (2020 Census, approx.)

Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Bethlehem?

Expect roughly $112.90 per month for a typical household in Bethlehem — based on PPL Electric Utilities Corp annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Bethlehem?

About 12.34¢ per kWh (PPL Electric Utilities Corp, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Bethlehem pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Bethlehem higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?

PPL Electric Utilities Corp averages $112.90 — below the state average of $170.56.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (PPL Electric Utilities Corp) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Pennsylvania) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.