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Berwick electricity rates

Rates from 8.69¢/kWh · 47 licensed suppliers · Updated June 29, 2026

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Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Berwick?

The cheapest rate depends on your usage and preferences. PPL Electric's default "Price to Compare" covers generation only—you'll pay that plus delivery charges either way. Licensed suppliers often beat the PTC, but compare the full rate and contract terms before switching.

Cheapest Berwick electricity plans right now

Top 5 rates from competitive suppliers. See the full comparison of all 121 available plans on our PPL Electric supplier page.

SupplierRateTermAction
American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC
25% renewable
8.69¢/kWh1 moView
American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC
25% renewable
9.69¢/kWh3 moView
Cirro Energy
9.80¢/kWh3 moView
Public Power, LLC
11.29¢/kWh6 moView
Cirro Energy
11.50¢/kWh6 moView

* Plans marked with an asterisk may have early termination fees. Review contract terms before enrolling.

Best Berwick plans by monthly usage

Different plans win at different consumption levels. Here's what's cheapest at each tier.

Small home

500 kWh/mo

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC

8.69¢/kWh1-month variable

Estimated monthly bill

$43.45

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Average home

1,000 kWh/mo

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC

8.69¢/kWh1-month variable

Estimated monthly bill

$86.90

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Large home

1,500 kWh/mo

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC

8.69¢/kWh1-month variable

Estimated monthly bill

$130.35

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High-usage home

2,000 kWh/mo

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC

8.69¢/kWh1-month variable

Estimated monthly bill

$173.80

View plan →

Estimated bills are generation charges only (rate × usage). Your total bill includes PPL Electric delivery charges, which are the same regardless of supplier.

Berwick at a glance

10,291

Population

4,503 households

PPL Electric logo

PPL Electric

Primary utility

Your area's distribution utility

16.99¢/kWh

Average residential rate

PPL Electric, 2024

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

What's the average electric bill in Berwick?

Berwick is served by PPL Electric, so a Berwick bill tracks PPL Electric's territory rather than a city-specific number — the EIA doesn't publish a Berwick-only average. In PPL Electric's territory, residential electricity runs about 16.99¢/kWh all-in(supply plus delivery) on average, per the EIA's 2024 data. At 850 kWh a month — a common assumption for an average home, not a measured Berwick figure — that works out to roughly $144 a month. For context, Pennsylvania as a whole averages about $145 a month (EIA, 2024).

What a PPL Electric bill looks like by usage (all-in, 16.99¢/kWh, EIA 2024)

Monthly usageApprox. all-in bill
500 kWh (small apartment)~$85
850 kWh (assumed average)~$144
1,000 kWh (mid-size home)~$170
1,500 kWh (larger home)~$255
2,000 kWh (large or all-electric)~$340

Illustrative — your bill is your usage × the rate; 850 kWh is an assumption, not measured Berwick usage.

Your bill splits into two parts. Delivery is set by PPL Electricand you can't shop it — your address assigns your utility, and in Berwick that's PPL Electric. Supply (generation) is the part you can shop: PPL Electric's Price to Compare — the default supply rate to beat — is 13.147¢/kWh as of June 2026, about $112 of a 850-kWh bill and the larger share (~77%) of the all-in price. A competitive supplier rate below 13.147¢ lowers the supply portion; it doesn't touch delivery or how much you use.

The 16.99¢ all-in figure is EIA's 2024 average and the Price to Compare is the current June 2026 benchmark — different years, so treat the split as the rough shape, not exact arithmetic.

See the full breakdown in our Pennsylvania average electric bill guide, the PPL Electric Price to Compare update, or estimate your own bill with the electricity cost calculator.

How electricity choice works in Berwick

In Pennsylvania's deregulated electricity market, the company that delivers power to your home is separate from the company that sells you the electricity itself. In Berwick, PPL Electric is the distribution utility for every household — but you have the legal right to choose your supplier from 47 licensed competitors. Switching suppliers doesn't change PPL Electric's service, your wires, or your reliability — only the generation portion of your bill changes.

Distribution Utility

PPL Electric

Delivers electricity to your home. Maintains the wires, meters, and emergency response. Every Berwick household uses PPL Electric for distribution — this is not a choice.

PPL Electric Price to Compare

16.99¢/kWh

The benchmark suppliers need to beat

Your Supplier

Your choice of 47

Sells you the generation portion of your electricity. You can compare rates, contract terms, and green plans across 47 licensed suppliers — and switch any time without service interruption.

  • Fixed and variable rate options
  • Green and standard plans available
  • No service interruption when switching
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How Berwick compares to PA average

Customers in Berwick pay an average of 16.99¢/kWh through PPL Electric. That's 4.7% lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 17.83¢/kWh.

Berwick (PPL Electric)16.99¢
PA average17.83¢

Both rates are 2024 annual data from the EIA.

41%

of PA households have shopped for a competitive supplier

Source: PA PUC Office of Consumer Advocate

100+

PUC-licensed residential suppliers in PA

Active suppliers accepting new customers

1-2

billing cycles to switch suppliers

No service interruption during switch

All 47 suppliers serving Berwick

PUC-licensed electricity suppliers with active plans in PPL Electric territory.

American Electric Rates LLC

7 plans

Better Buy Energy logo

Better Buy Energy

6 plans

American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC

5 plans

Brighten Energy logo

Brighten Energy

5 plans

Dynegy

5 plans

Energy Harbor LLC

5 plans

Pennsylvania Gas & Electric

5 plans

Public Power, LLC

5 plans

AAA Energy by Santanna

4 plans

APG&E logo

APG&E

4 plans

Cirro Energy

4 plans

City Power & Gas PA

4 plans

Energy Co-op

4 plans

Verde Energy USA, Inc.

4 plans

Aep Energy logo

Aep Energy

3 plans

Vista Energy Marketing L P

3 plans

1776 Energy

3 plans

Inspire Clean Energy

3 plans

NRG Home logo

NRG Home

3 plans

Spark Energy, LLC

3 plans

Renaissance Power & Gas Inc.

3 plans

Achieve Energy Solutions LLC DBA EnergyPricing.com

2 plans

Clearview Energy

2 plans

IGS Energy logo

IGS Energy

2 plans

Shipley Energy

2 plans

Spring Power & Gas

2 plans

Town Square Energy

2 plans

North American Power

2 plans

Wgl Energy Services

1 plan

Energy Cooperative of America

1 plan

Think Energy

1 plan

Cleanchoice Energy logo

Cleanchoice Energy

1 plan

Park Power

1 plan

0 Commit Energy

1 plan

Agway Energy Services LLC

1 plan

Alpha Gas and Electric LLC

1 plan

CleanSky Energy logo

CleanSky Energy

1 plan

Constellation Energy

1 plan

Direct Energy

1 plan

Green Mountain Energy Company

1 plan

Just Energy logo

Just Energy

1 plan

Mpower Energy NJ LLC

1 plan

Nordic Energy Services LLC

1 plan

RPA Energy dba Green Choice Energy

1 plan

SFE Energy Pennsylvania, Inc.

1 plan

SmartEnergy

1 plan

nTherm LLC

1 plan

How electricity choice works in Berwick

Pennsylvania deregulated electricity in 1996. You can shop for a different supplier while PPL Electric continues to deliver power through the same lines.

Lower rates

Compare licensed suppliers offering rates below PPL Electric's default Price to Compare.

Same reliable service

PPL Electric still delivers your power and handles outages. Same wires, same reliability.

Price protection

Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months. Protect against seasonal price swings and market volatility.

Green energy options

Choose 100% renewable plans from suppliers offering wind, solar, and other clean energy sources.

How to switch suppliers

1

Find your account info

Grab your PPL Electric bill. You'll need your account number and possibly your meter number to complete the switch.

2

Compare supplier rates

Review offers from PUC-licensed suppliers. Look at the rate, term length, and any early termination fees before choosing.

3

Enroll with your new supplier

Sign up online with your chosen supplier. The switch happens automatically within 1-2 billing cycles with no service interruption.

Frequently asked questions about Berwick electricity

How does electricity deregulation work in Berwick?
Berwick is served by PPL Electric, which delivers electricity to homes and businesses. Pennsylvania deregulated electricity generation in 1996, meaning you can choose a different company to generate your power while PPL Electric continues to deliver it. You compare supplier rates, pick one, and PPL Electric handles the rest — same wires, same bill.
What is the cheapest electricity rate in Berwick right now?
The lowest available rate in Berwick is currently 8.69¢/kWh, from 47 licensed suppliers with active offers. Rates change frequently — we update this data weekly from PA Power Switch.
Who delivers electricity in Berwick?
PPL Electric is the distribution utility for Berwick and Columbia County. They own and maintain the power lines, handle outages, and send your bill. Regardless of which supplier you choose, PPL Electric delivers your electricity.
How do I switch electricity suppliers in Berwick?
Three steps: (1) Compare rates on our supplier page or PA Power Switch, (2) enroll directly with your chosen supplier online, and (3) wait 1-2 billing cycles for the switch to complete. There's no service interruption, no new equipment, and no fee from PPL Electric to switch.
What is the average monthly electric bill in Berwick?
Based on PPL Electric's average residential rate of 16.99¢/kWh and Pennsylvania's average household usage of about 885 kWh/month, a typical Berwick household pays roughly $150/month for generation — plus PPL Electric delivery charges.
What is the Price to Compare for PPL Electric customers?
The Price to Compare (PTC) is PPL Electric's default generation rate for customers who don't choose a supplier. It changes quarterly based on wholesale market prices. The PTC is the benchmark suppliers need to beat — if a supplier offers less than the PTC, you save money immediately. Check papowerswitch.com for the current PTC.
How we collect this data

Rate data is sourced from PA Power Switch, the official Pennsylvania PUC marketplace, and refreshed weekly. Volt Butler is an independent comparison site — we don't accept payments from suppliers to rank them higher. The PPL Electric Price to Compare is sourced from PPL Electric's most recent published rate filing with the PA PUC.

Last data update: June 29, 2026.

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