Setting up utilities in Scranton
In Scranton, PPL Electric Utilities delivers electricity, UGI Utilities delivers gas, Pennsylvania American Water runs water, Pennsylvania American Water handles sewer, and the City of Scranton Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.
Your utilities in Scranton
Who to call for each service in Scranton, and how to start it.
Electric
PPL Electric Utilities
The electric company for Allentown and eastern Pennsylvania.
To start: PPL Electric Utilities may ask for your Social Security number to confirm who you are and check your credit, but it can’t require it. If you don’t give it, PPL asks for a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, or two other IDs, one with a photo.
Gas
UGI Utilities
Gas and electric utility in parts of 46 Pennsylvania counties.
To start: Fill out the natural gas service request form with your SSN, or call UGI if you don’t want to give it online.
Water
Pennsylvania American Water
The largest investor-owned water utility in Pennsylvania.
Sewer
Pennsylvania American Water
Investor-owned water utility that also provides wastewater.
Trash & recycling
City of Scranton Department of Public Works
The City’s Public Works department collects refuse and recycling.
Buildings or residential clusters with six or more units must hire a private licensed hauler.
What Scranton homes pay for electricity
This is PPL Electric Utilities’ average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$179
PPL Electric Utilities’ average home bill, per month
20.0¢
PPL Electric Utilities’ average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Scranton
Sources: PPL Electric Utilities, UGI Utilities, Pennsylvania American Water, City of Scranton Department of Public Works, EIA.
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