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

Electricity rates in 17843 — Beaver Springs, PA

Homes in ZIP 17843 pay about 20.3¢ per kWh (PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Jan–Aug 2026). The Pennsylvania average is 21.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price20.3¢per kWh
UtilityPPL Electric Utilities Corp
PA average21.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$144849 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$101
900 kWh / month$182
1,200 kWh / month$243

Monthly cost at the average price of 20.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 17843 is

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Utilities serving 17843

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in PA
PPL Electric Utilities Corp
Investor Owned
20.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1441,295,883

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Snyder; 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. averagePPL Electric Utilities Corp 12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. averagePPL Electric Utilities Corp
Pennsylvania averageU.S. averagePPL Electric Utilities Corp
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 17843

How much does electricity cost in 17843?

About 20.3¢ per kWh for homes (PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $182.

Who is the electric utility for 17843?

PPL Electric Utilities Corp, with about 1,295,883 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.