Average Electric Bill in Reading, PA
What a typical household in Reading pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Reading pays about $135.17/month for electricity at roughly 15.31¢/kWh. Basis: Metropolitan Edison Co, 2023 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Pennsylvania over 12 months — the rate environment Reading households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Metropolitan Edison Co, 2023 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Metropolitan Edison Co · 518,166 residential customers |
| State context | Pennsylvania: $170.56/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 94,983 (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 Reading?
Expect roughly $135.17 per month for a typical household in Reading — based on Metropolitan Edison Co annual data (2023), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Reading?
About 15.31¢ per kWh (Metropolitan Edison Co, 2023 annual). Ratepayers in Reading pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Reading higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
Metropolitan Edison Co averages $135.17 — below the state average of $170.56.
Sources: EIA-861 2023 (Metropolitan Edison Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Pennsylvania) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.