Residential electricity prices in Wilkes Barre, PA in August 2025 averaged approximately 19.94 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% more than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Wilkes Barre differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in Wilkes Barre increased approximately 12%, from 17.43 ¢/kWh to 19.53 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Wilkes Barre in July 2025 averaged 27.76 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 10% more than the national average rate of 25.27 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Wilkes Barre natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Wilkes Barre natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Wilkes Barre (Pennsylvania) increased approximately 7%, from 21.49 $/Mcf (June 2024) to 23.09 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Wilkes Barre solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre, PA in Luzerne County has an approximate population of 41,498. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Wilkes Barre, PA, or for other information related to utilities in Wilkes Barre, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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