What is the average electricity rate in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania?

The average residential electricity rate in Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel?

Natural gas customers in Mount Carmel pay an average of $101 per month. The rate is approximately $1.35/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania?

Electricity in Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel?

Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel electricity rates compare to Pennsylvania averages?

Mount Carmel'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 Mount Carmel?

To start electric service in Mount Carmel, 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.

Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania

Mount Carmel is a community in Pennsylvania served by PECO for electric and PECO Gas for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Pennsylvania's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, humid summers climate.

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

Electric Utility in Mount Carmel

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

Natural Gas Utility in Mount Carmel

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

Mount Carmel vs Pennsylvania Energy Rates

Metric	Mount Carmel	Pennsylvania Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.12¢	21.55¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.35	$1.31	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$131	$134	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$101	$98	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Mount Carmel Residents

As a Pennsylvania city, Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania

The average residential electricity rate in Mount Carmel is approximately 21.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Mount Carmel pay an average of $101 per month. The rate is approximately $1.35/therm per therm.
Electricity in Mount Carmel is distributed by PECO and PPL Electric. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Mount Carmel 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.
Mount Carmel'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 Mount Carmel, 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.