Average Electric Bill in Erie, PA
What a typical household in Erie pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Erie pays about $121.43/month for electricity at roughly 17.53¢/kWh. Basis: Pennsylvania Electric Co, 2023 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Pennsylvania over 12 months — the rate environment Erie households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Pennsylvania Electric Co, 2023 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Pennsylvania Electric Co · 497,375 residential customers |
| State context | Pennsylvania: $170.56/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 94,880 (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 Erie?
Expect roughly $121.43 per month for a typical household in Erie — based on Pennsylvania Electric Co annual data (2023), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Erie?
About 17.53¢ per kWh (Pennsylvania Electric Co, 2023 annual). Ratepayers in Erie pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Erie higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
Pennsylvania Electric Co averages $121.43 — below the state average of $170.56.
Sources: EIA-861 2023 (Pennsylvania Electric Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Pennsylvania) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.