Southeast Pennsylvania

Montgomery County Electricity Rates

John Spencer, founder of Volt Butler

Written by John Spencer · Updated June 2026

Compare electricity suppliers across Montgomery County's 12 cities and townships.

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Population

856,553

Households

325,000

Land Area

483 sq mi

County Seat

Norristown

How Electricity Choice Works in Montgomery County

Your utility and your supplier are different.

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 Montgomery County, PECO Energyis the distribution utility for every customer — but you have the legal right to choose your supplier from over 100 licensed competitors. Switching suppliers doesn't change PECO Energy's service, your wires, or your reliability — only the generation portion of your bill changes.

Distribution Utility
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PECO Energy

Delivers electricity to your home. Maintains the wires, meters, and emergency response. Every Montgomery County household uses PECO Energy for distribution — this is not a choice.

Price to Compare (PTC)
16.16¢/kWh

The default rate you'd pay if you don't switch suppliers. Suppliers need to beat this to save you money.

Source: EIA Form 861, 2024

What is Price to Compare?
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Your Supplier

Your choice of 100+

Sells you the generation portion of your electricity. You can compare rates, contract terms, and green plans across 100+ licensed suppliers — and switch any time without service interruption.

Fixed and variable rate options
100% green energy plans available
No service interruption when you switch
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Montgomery County vs. Pennsylvania Average

How Montgomery County's average residential rate compares to other Pennsylvania residents.

Montgomery County16.16¢/kWh

Source: EIA Form 861, 2024

Pennsylvania Average17.83¢/kWh

Source: EIA Form 826, 2024

Montgomery County residents pay an average of 16.16¢/kWh — 9.4% below the state average. PECO Energy's competitive generation pricing helps keep costs lower than many Pennsylvania utilities— but individual households can do meaningfully better by shopping competitive suppliers.

How we calculate these numbers

Average rates are calculated from EIA Form 861 data for 2024, the most recent annual electricity utility data available. PECO Energy's residential rate represents the all-in average price (generation, transmission, and distribution combined) across all residential customers. The Pennsylvania state average is calculated from EIA Form 826 monthly retail sales data for the same year, averaged across all months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What utility serves Montgomery County?
PECO Energy is the primary electric distribution utility for Montgomery County. They maintain the power lines and deliver electricity to homes and businesses throughout the county. While you can choose a different electricity supplier, PECO Energy will continue to deliver your power.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Montgomery County?
Yes. Pennsylvania deregulated its electricity market in 1996, giving Montgomery County residents the right to choose from over 100 licensed electricity suppliers. Learn how to switch suppliers →
What is the Price to Compare in Montgomery County?
The Price to Compare (PTC) is the benchmark rate set by PECO Energyfor customers who don't choose a competitive supplier. Suppliers offering rates below the PTC may save you money. Learn more about Price to Compare →
Will switching suppliers affect my power reliability?
No. PECO Energy continues to deliver your electricity regardless of which supplier you choose. Switching only changes who generates your power. Power delivery, outage response, and billing (unless you choose separate billing) remain with your utility.
Helpful guide

How to Switch Suppliers in Pennsylvania

Step-by-step: what to check on your bill, how to compare plans, and how long the switch actually takes.

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