What is the average electricity rate in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

The average residential electricity rate in South Heights 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 South Heights?

Natural gas customers in South Heights pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $1.31/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves South Heights, Pennsylvania?

Electricity in South Heights 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 South Heights?

South Heights 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 South Heights electricity rates compare to Pennsylvania averages?

South Heights'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 South Heights?

To start electric service in South Heights, 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.

South Heights, Pennsylvania Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in South Heights, Pennsylvania

South Heights 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 South Heights households.

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

Electric Utility in South Heights

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

Natural Gas Utility in South Heights

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

South Heights vs Pennsylvania Energy Rates

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

Energy Assistance Programs for South Heights Residents

As a Pennsylvania city, South Heights 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 South Heights 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 South Heights, Pennsylvania

The average residential electricity rate in South Heights is approximately 20.47¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in South Heights pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $1.31/therm per therm.
Electricity in South Heights is distributed by PECO and PPL Electric. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
South Heights 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.
South Heights'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 South Heights, 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.