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Electricity in Pennsylvania

What power costs in Pennsylvania, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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21.8¢per kWh, August 202620% above the U.S. average of 18.2¢
817kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$178a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $145

Plug-in solar

Bill moving Not yet. A bill (HB 1971) is still moving in Pennsylvania. The full rules for Pennsylvania.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 781 kWh a year here, worth roughly $145 at Pennsylvania’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Pennsylvania

Space heater on high, one hour$0.33Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$7.04EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$191Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$182LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Pennsylvania wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

Places in Pennsylvania with rules on gas leaf blowers: Lower Merion Township. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Pennsylvania has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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