Residential electricity prices in Reading, PA in March 2025 averaged approximately 18.43 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% more than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Reading differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Reading increased approximately 4%, from 17.29 ¢/kWh to 18.01 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Reading in March 2025 averaged 15.25 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 5% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Reading natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Reading natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Reading (Pennsylvania) increased approximately 6%, from 12.12 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 12.88 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The city of Reading (Pennsylvania) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Reading 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 Reading solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Reading 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 Reading, PA in Berks County has an approximate population of 88,082. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Reading, PA, or for other information related to utilities in Reading, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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