Bucks County Electricity Rates

Bucks County's electricity costs are shaped by a mix of suburban housing stock, the Delaware Valley climate, and the county's position within PECO Energy's broader Philadelphia metro service area. The county sees significant summer cooling demand — particularly in the dense suburban communities of lower Bucks County, where mid-century homes built during the Levittown expansion typically rely on central air conditioning during the region's humid summers. Older housing stock in the upper county's historic boroughs may have higher heating demand in winter, though most Bucks homes use natural gas for heating rather than electricity.

Because Bucks County sits within PECO's service area, all residents face the same Price to Compare (PTC) — currently 16.16¢/kWh as of EIA Form 861, 2024 data. Suppliers offering rates below the PTC represent direct savings; suppliers offering rates above it cost more than doing nothing. Most Bucks County households don't realize they can switch suppliers without changing PECO's service, which is why the majority remain on PECO's default rate years after Pennsylvania deregulated the market in 1996.

Households in Bucks County considering a switch should compare contract length, fee structures, and rate type (fixed vs. variable). For most readers, a 12-month fixed rate below the current PTC provides predictable savings without the volatility of variable plans.