Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 17% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.15 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.10
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.15
15 kWh
Per year
$37.84
175 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.58 | $18.92 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.15 | $37.84 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.30 | $75.69 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.15 per month, or $37.84 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 17% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.15 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.