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Allentown Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Allentown

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Allentown, PA is 2.76¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Allentown

^ The average residential electricity rate in Allentown, PA is 8.2¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Allentown

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Allentown, PA is 0.64¢/kWh.[1]

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Allentown, PA Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Allentown


  • Commercial Electricity in Allentown
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Allentown is 2.76¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Allentown is 70.76% less than the Pennsylvania average rate of 9.44¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Allentown is 72.65% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Allentown


  • Residential Electricity in Allentown
    • The average residential electricity rate in Allentown is 8.2¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Allentown is 35.69% less than the Pennsylvania average rate of 12.75¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Allentown is 30.98% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Allentown


  • Industrial Electricity in Allentown
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Allentown is 0.64¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Allentown is 91.15% less than the Pennsylvania average rate of 7.23¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Allentown is 90.4% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]

Pennsylvania Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Pennsylvania


  • Commercial electricity rates in PA [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 9.44¢/kWh, which ranks 24th in the nation and is 6.44% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in PA [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Pennsylvania averages 5,201 kWh/month, which ranks 35th in the nation and is 16.62% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in PA [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Pennsylvania is $491, which ranks 35th in the nation and is 21.94% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Pennsylvania


  • Residential electricity rates in Pennsylvania [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 12.75¢/kWh, which ranks 16th in the nation and is 7.32% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in PA [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Pennsylvania averages 837 kWh/month, which ranks 32nd in the nation and is 7.31% less than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in PA [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Pennsylvania is $107, which ranks 20th in the nation and is exactly equal to the national average of $629 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Pennsylvania


  • Industrial electricity rates in Pennsylvania [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 7.23¢/kWh, which ranks 16th in the nation and is 8.4% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in PA [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Pennsylvania averages 160,367 kWh/month, which ranks 21st in the nation and is 42.98% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in PA [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Pennsylvania is $11,591, which ranks 20th in the nation and is 54.9% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Allentown, PA


    • Household income: The city of Allentown has a median household income of $33,659, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Allentown is approximately 46 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 29.3 percent of Allentown households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Pennsylvania is about $107/month, ranking 20th in the U.S. and exactly equal to the national average of $629.[5]

Income: Allentown vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Allentown

About Allentown

Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County in the state of Pennsylvania, and has a population of approximately 118,032.[6]

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More about Allentown utilities

For more information about Allentown electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Nuclear energy generated little electricity 50 years ago, but in 2011 provided more than 20% of U.S. electricity.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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