Residential electricity prices in Philadelphia, PA in August 2024 averaged approximately 17.57 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Philadelphia differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Philadelphia decreased approximately 3%, from 17.94 ¢/kWh to 17.44 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Philadelphia in August 2024 averaged 23.99 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 3% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Philadelphia natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Philadelphia natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) increased approximately 1%, from 23.26 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 23.48 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Philadelphia values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Philadelphia solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Philadelphia 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 city of Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia County has an approximate population of 1,526,006. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Philadelphia, PA, or for other information related to utilities in Philadelphia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The first (electricity) power plant - owned by Thomas Edison - opened in New York City in 1882.
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