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Utilities in Reading, PA
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Electricity Prices in Reading, PA
Residential Electricity Rates in Reading
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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Electricity Comparison: Reading vs. U.S.
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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Natural Gas Prices in Reading, PA
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Reading
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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Natural Gas Comparison: Reading vs. U.S.
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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Solar Power in Reading, PA
Solar Radiation Levels in Reading
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]
Average monthly solar radition in Reading is 28% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in Reading is 21% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: Reading vs. High vs. Low
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]
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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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About Reading
The city of Reading, PA in Berks County has an approximate population of 88,082. [4]
Reading, PA Utilities
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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