During April, the average rate for electricity in zip code 15015 was 7.17 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) according to Save on Energy.
The average electricity rate per kWh in Pennsylvania was 6.93 cents, 3.3 percent lower than zip code 15015. When the energy market in Pennsylvania was deregulated it allowed customers to shop around for the provider that would best suit their needs. Lawmakers hoped to create competition to provide lower costs and increased reliability for consumers.
Average Energy Costs per kWh by zip during April
| Rank | Zip | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15012 | 5.91¢ |
| 2 | 17003 | 6.72¢ |
| 3 | 15501 | 7.0¢ |
| 4 | 15001 | 7.01¢ |
| 5 | 17314 | 7.04¢ |
| 6 | 15015 | 7.17¢ |
| 7 | 16822 | 7.35¢ |
