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

Electricity rates in 15417 — Brownsville, PA

Homes in ZIP 15417 pay about 20.7¢ per kWh (FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Pennsylvania average is 21.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price20.7¢per kWh
Largest utility in countyFirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.
PA average21.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$149857 kWh/month, 2024
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 of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$104
900 kWh / month$187
1,200 kWh / month$249

Monthly cost at the average price of 20.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 15417 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving Washington County

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in PA
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.
Investor Owned · serves Washington County
20.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1491,802,612

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Washington County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Pennsylvania price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. averageFirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. 12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. averageFirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.
Pennsylvania averageU.S. averageFirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.
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.

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 about 15417

How much does electricity cost in 15417?

About 20.7¢ per kWh for homes (FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $187.

Who is the electric utility for 15417?

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. serves Washington County (EIA service territory), with about 1,802,612 residential customers in Pennsylvania.

Is electricity in PA getting more expensive?

The Pennsylvania residential average was 21.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in PA?

Pennsylvania allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.