What is the average electricity rate in Howard, Pennsylvania?

The average residential electricity rate in Howard is approximately 21.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Howard?

Natural gas customers in Howard pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $1.27/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Howard, Pennsylvania?

Electricity in Howard is distributed by PECO and PPL Electric. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Howard?

Howard natural gas service is provided by PECO Gas and Columbia Gas of PA. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Howard electricity rates compare to Pennsylvania averages?

Howard's electricity rate of 21.12¢/kWh is below the Pennsylvania state average of 21.55¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Howard?

To start electric service in Howard, contact PECO and PPL Electric. For gas service, contact PECO Gas and Columbia Gas of PA. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Howard, Pennsylvania Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Howard, Pennsylvania

Howard, Pennsylvania is served by PECO for electricity and PECO Gas for natural gas. Rates in Howard are comparable to the Pennsylvania state average of 21.55¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 21.55¢/kWh/kWh, Howard's electricity rate of 21.12¢/kWh is 0.43¢ below the Pennsylvania average. As Pennsylvania is a deregulated market, Howard residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Howard

PECO
PPL Electric
Duquesne Light
First Energy (Met-Ed, Penelec, West Penn Power)

Natural Gas Utility in Howard

PECO Gas
Columbia Gas of PA
Peoples Natural Gas
National Fuel Gas

Howard vs Pennsylvania Energy Rates

Metric	Howard	Pennsylvania Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.12¢	21.55¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.27	$1.31	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$131	$134	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$95	$98	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Howard Residents

As a Pennsylvania city, Howard residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ LIHEAP Pennsylvania
✅ Customer Assistance Program (CAP)
✅ Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority
✅ Weatherization Assistance Program

Energy-Saving Tips for Howard Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Howard, Pennsylvania

The average residential electricity rate in Howard is approximately 21.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Howard pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $1.27/therm per therm.
Electricity in Howard is distributed by PECO and PPL Electric. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Howard natural gas service is provided by PECO Gas and Columbia Gas of PA. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Howard's electricity rate of 21.12¢/kWh is below the Pennsylvania state average of 21.55¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Howard, contact PECO and PPL Electric. For gas service, contact PECO Gas and Columbia Gas of PA. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.