EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc. (PA) electricity rates

Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc. (PA) (cooperative) residential customers paid about 15.6¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $139 for 892 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.6¢per kWh
Residential customers18,190PA, 2024
Avg. monthly use892kWh
Commercial14.5¢per kWh
Industrial10.2¢per kWh
Pennsylvania has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc. (PA)

500 kWh / month$78
900 kWh / month · avg. use$140
1,200 kWh / month$187

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. average 12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. average
Pennsylvania averageU.S. average
Aug 202621.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+9.2%19.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+57.1%13.9¢
Record high21.8¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$198911 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Middle Atlantic25.2¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Middle Atlantic region, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

16110Adamsville16111Atlantic16113Clark16114Clarks Mills16121Farrell16124Fredonia16125Greenville16127Grove City16130Hadley16131Hartstown16133Jackson Center16134Jamestown16137Mercer16142New Wilmington16145Sandy Lake16146Sharon16148Hermitage16150Sharpsville16151Sheakleyville16153Stoneboro16154Transfer16159West Middlesex16161Wheatland16301Oil City16311Carlton16312Chandlers Valley16313Clarendon16314Cochranton16316Conneaut Lake16317Cooperstown16319Cranberry16323Franklin16327Guys Mills16328Hydetown16329Irvine16335Meadville16340Pittsfield16341Pleasantville16342Polk16343Reno16344Rouseville16345Russell16346Seneca16347Sheffield16350Sugar Grove16351Tidioute16352Tiona16354Titusville16360Townville16362Utica16364Venus16365Warren16366Warren16367Warren16368Irvine16369Irvine16371Youngsville16372Clintonville16373Emlenton16374Kennerdell16388Meadville16401Albion16402Bear Lake16403Cambridge Springs16404Centerville16405Columbus16406Conneautville16407Corry16410Cranesville16411East Springfield16412Edinboro16413Elgin16415Fairview16416Garland16417Girard16420Grand Valley16421Harborcreek16422Harmonsburg16423Lake City16424Linesville16426Mc Kean16427Mill Village16428North East16430North Springfield16432Riceville16433Saegertown16434Spartansburg16435Springboro16436Spring Creek16438Union City16440Venango16441Waterford16442Wattsburg16443West Springfield16475Albion16501Erie16502Erie16503Erie16504Erie16505Erie16506Erie16507Erie16508Erie16509Erie16510Erie16511Erie16512Erie16514Erie16515Erie16522Erie16530Erie16531Erie16534Erie16538Erie16541Erie16544Erie16546Erie16550Erie16553Erie16563Erie

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc. (PA)’s electricity rate?

About 15.6¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc. (PA) electric bill?

$139 a month in 2024, for an average of 892 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc. (PA) cheaper than the Pennsylvania average?

Yes: 15.6¢ versus the Pennsylvania average of 21.8¢ (Aug 2026).