Residential electricity prices in 17961 in May 2026 averaged approximately 21.55 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 17961 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 17961 increased approximately 13%, from 18.96 ¢/kWh to 21.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Orwigsburg natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 17961 (Orwigsburg, PA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Orwigsburg (Pennsylvania) increased approximately n/a%, from $/Mcf ( ) to $/Mcf ( ). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Orwigsburg solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Orwigsburg levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 17961 is associated with the city of Orwigsburg, PA in Schuylkill County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 17961, or for other information related to utilities in Pennsylvania, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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