What is the average electricity rate in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

The average residential electricity rate in Palo Alto is approximately 20.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Palo Alto?

Natural gas customers in Palo Alto pay an average of $102 per month. The rate is approximately $1.36/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Palo Alto, Pennsylvania?

Electricity in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto electricity rates compare to Pennsylvania averages?

Palo Alto's electricity rate of 20.90¢/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 Palo Alto?

To start electric service in Palo Alto, 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.

Palo Alto, Pennsylvania Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania

In Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, PECO handles electricity distribution and PECO Gas manages natural gas service. Pennsylvania residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 21.55¢/kWh/kWh, Palo Alto's electricity rate of 20.90¢/kWh is 0.65¢ below the Pennsylvania average. As Pennsylvania is a deregulated market, Palo Alto residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Palo Alto

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

Natural Gas Utility in Palo Alto

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

Palo Alto vs Pennsylvania Energy Rates

Metric	Palo Alto	Pennsylvania Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	20.90¢	21.55¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.36	$1.31	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$130	$134	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$102	$98	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Palo Alto Residents

As a Pennsylvania city, Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, Pennsylvania

The average residential electricity rate in Palo Alto is approximately 20.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Palo Alto pay an average of $102 per month. The rate is approximately $1.36/therm per therm.
Electricity in Palo Alto is distributed by PECO and PPL Electric. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto's electricity rate of 20.90¢/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 Palo Alto, 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.