Utility Providers in Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester is served by 13 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Delaware County.

Delaware County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Chester vs. US average

Electricity
16.2¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 9% below PA state average (17.8¢)
Natural gas
$13.62/Mcf
↓ 6% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Chester-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Chester

Electricity$150-$199 (16.2¢–16.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Chester heats its homes

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50% natural gas · 30% electricity · 20% other fuels

Electric rates in Chester

Residential rates range from 16.2¢ to 16.2¢ per kWh.

Chester
16.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Chester is served by PECO Energy Co, a investor owned utility.

Note: Pennsylvania has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Chester

Chester has strong broadband coverage.

Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
940 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

Natural Gas 1 provider

Peco Energy Co

Water 5 providers

CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY
SOUTHPOINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
VEOLIA WATER BETHEL

Sewer 1 provider

DELCORA CHESTER STP

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 940 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Chester, PA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.