What is the average electricity rate in Somerset, Pennsylvania?

The average residential electricity rate in Somerset is approximately 20.47¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Somerset?

Natural gas customers in Somerset pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.26/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Somerset, Pennsylvania?

Electricity in Somerset 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 Somerset?

Somerset 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 Somerset electricity rates compare to Pennsylvania averages?

Somerset's electricity rate of 20.47¢/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 Somerset?

To start electric service in Somerset, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Somerset, Pennsylvania

Somerset residents in Pennsylvania receive electric service through PECO and natural gas distribution from PECO Gas. Pennsylvania's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Somerset households.

Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 21.55¢/kWh/kWh, Somerset's electricity rate of 20.47¢/kWh is 1.08¢ below the Pennsylvania average. As Pennsylvania is a deregulated market, Somerset residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Somerset

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

Natural Gas Utility in Somerset

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

Somerset vs Pennsylvania Energy Rates

Metric	Somerset	Pennsylvania Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	20.47¢	21.55¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.26	$1.31	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$127	$134	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$98	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Somerset Residents

As a Pennsylvania city, Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset, Pennsylvania

The average residential electricity rate in Somerset is approximately 20.47¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Somerset pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.26/therm per therm.
Electricity in Somerset is distributed by PECO and PPL Electric. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Somerset 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.
Somerset's electricity rate of 20.47¢/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 Somerset, 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.