Electricity rates in 18343 — Mount Bethel, PA
Homes in ZIP 18343 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).
What a month of electricity costs
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 18343 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Northampton County
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Northampton County | 20.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $149 | 1,802,612 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp Investor Owned · serves Northampton County | 20.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $144 | 1,295,883 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Northampton County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Pennsylvania price trend
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 18343
How much does electricity cost in 18343?
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 18343?
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. serves Northampton County (EIA service territory), with about 1,802,612 residential customers in Pennsylvania; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
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.