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Top 44 Electric Providers in Reading

APG&E
  • 10.88¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 11-36 Months
  • Best for Low Rates
Energy Harbor
  • 11.49¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 9-20 Months
  • 100% Carbon-Free Electricity
NRG Home
  • 14.3¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 12 Months
  • Best for Rewards Programs
American Power & Gas
  • 9.29¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 1-6 Months
  • Focus on Affordability
CleanSky Energy
  • 9.49¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 3-24 Months
  • 100% Renewable Energy
Public Power
  • 10.09¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 12-20 Months
  • Best for Flexibility
Think Energy
  • 10.29¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 12-36 Months
  • Renewable Energy Option
Direct Energy
  • 11.89¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 12-36 Months
  • Smart Home Bundles
Green Mountain Energy
  • 13.8¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 0-36 Months
  • 100% Renewable Plans
Constellation Energy
  • 13.99¢ /kWh
  • 90 days
  • 3-36 Months
  • Proven Leader in Clean Energy
Clearview Energy
  • 14.19¢ /kWh
  • None
  • 6-24 Months
  • Carbon-Free Commitment
SFE Energy
  • 8.99¢ /kWh
Town Square Energy
  • 10.27¢ /kWh
AEP Energy
  • 10.35¢ /kWh
National Gas & Electric
  • 10.35¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
American Electric Rates
  • 10.4¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric
  • 10.59¢ /kWh
Major Energy
  • 10.89¢ /kWh
New Wave Energy
  • 10.9¢ /kWh
Nordic Energy Services
  • 10.999¢ /kWh
Verde Energy
  • 11.09¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Inspire Clean Energy
  • 11.29¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Just Energy
  • 11.49¢ /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 11-60 Months
  • Popular Bill Credit Plans
Better Buy Energy
  • 11.49¢ /kWh
Dynegy
  • 11.59¢ /kWh
Brighten Energy
  • 11.69¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
EnergyPricing.com
  • 11.98¢ /kWh
CleanChoice Energy
  • 12¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Shipley Energy
  • 12.08¢ /kWh
Residents Energy
  • 12.23¢ /kWh
IDT Energy
  • 12.24¢ /kWh
Powervine Energy
  • 12.32¢ /kWh
NextEra Energy Services
  • 12.7¢ /kWh
Eligo Energy
  • 12.79¢ /kWh
Vista Energy Marketing
  • 12.99¢ /kWh
Cirro Energy
  • 13¢ /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 12-36 Months
  • Flexible Contract Lengths
WGL Energy Services
  • 13.09¢ /kWh
SmartEnergy
  • 13.22¢ /kWh
  • None
  • Renewable Energy Option
Park Power
  • 13.49¢ /kWh
North American Power
  • 13.69¢ /kWh
IGS Energy
  • 13.99¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Alpha Gas and Electric
  • 14.5¢ /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Agway Energy Services
  • 14.9¢ /kWh
Met-Ed FirstEnergy
  • 11.903¢ /kWh

Top 34 Natural Gas Providers in Reading

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Constellation Energy
  • $0.559 /THM
  • 12-36 Months
  • Green Energy Options Available
Xoom Energy
  • $0.499 /THM
  • 12-24 Months
  • Hassle-Free Sign-Up
Direct Energy
  • $0.779 /THM
  • 12-18 Months
  • Trusted by 4 Million Customers
American Power & Gas
  • $0.525 /THM
  • 1 Month
Santanna Energy Services
  • $0.439 /THM
  • 12 Months
Symmetry Energy Solutions
  • $0.579 /THM
  • 5-24 Months
nTherm
  • $0.629 /THM
New Wave Energy
  • $0.5 /THM
City Power & Gas PA
  • $0.6105 /THM
Nordic Energy Services
  • $0.649 /THM
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric
  • $0.735 /THM
CleanSky Energy
  • $0.749 /THM
Just Energy
  • $0.539 /THM
SFE Energy
  • $0.6499 /THM
IGS Energy
  • $0.899 /THM
Shipley Energy
  • $0.679 /THM
WGL Energy Services
  • $0.65 /THM
NOVEC Energy Solutions
  • $0.65 /THM
Verde Energy
  • $0.749 /THM
Agway Energy Services
  • $0.699 /THM
Eligo Energy
  • $0.799 /THM
Alpha Gas and Electric
  • $1.15 /THM
UGI Utilities
  • $0.6822 /THM
Columbia Gas
  • $0.4099 /THM
Major Energy
  • $0.749 /THM
Rhoads Energy
  • $0.719 /THM
Spring Power & Gas
  • $0.69 /THM
UGI EnergyLink
  • $0.67 /THM
Residents Energy
  • $0.6622 /THM
IDT Energy
  • $0.6622 /THM
Clearview Energy
  • $0.659 /THM
Pennsylvania Energy
  • $0.639 /THM
UGI Utilities
  • $0.6822 /THM
Frontier Utilities
  • $0.799 /THM
  • 12 Months
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Top 10 Internet Providers in Reading

Xfinity
  • 2 Gbps
  • Cable
  • 1.2 TB
  • TV & Phone
  • 99.89%
  • $30.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 415 Mbps
  • 5G
  • 1.2 TB
  • Mobile
  • 100%
  • $50.00/mo
  • Wireless Internet Provider
AT&T Air
  • 300 Mbps
  • 5G
  • Unlimited
  • Mobile
  • 100%
  • $47.00/mo
  • Wireless Internet Provider
Verizon 5G Home Internet
  • 300 Mbps
  • 5G
  • Unlimited
  • Mobile
  • 100%
  • $50.00/mo
  • Wireless Internet Provider
Hughesnet
  • 100 Mbps
  • Satellite
  • 100-200 GB
  • DISH TV
  • 100%
  • $39.99/mo
Starlink
  • 270 Mbps
  • Satellite
  • Unlimited
  • 100%
  • $80.00/mo
Viasat
  • 150 Mbps
  • Satellite
  • 150-850 GB
  • Phone
  • 100%
  • $49.99/mo
Frontier
  • 7 Gbps
  • Fiber
  • Unlimited
  • Phone
  • 0.49%
  • $29.99/mo
Verizon Fios
  • 2.3 Gbps
  • Fiber
  • Unlimited
  • Mobile
  • 24.72%
  • $49.99/mo
Kinetic
  • 2 Gbps
  • Fiber
  • Unlimited
  • Limited Availability
  • $24.99/mo
*Not all internet providers and speeds available in all areas.

Solar Providers in Reading

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Water & Sewage Providers in Reading

READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
1801 KUTZTOWN RD READING, PA 19604
MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH
2840 KUTZTOWN RD READING, PA 19605
SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH
PO BOX 247 READING, PA 19607
MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH
200 NORTH 25TH ST READING, PA 19606
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Top 8 Trash and Recycling Providers in Reading

Republic Services
Waste Management
J P Mascaro & Sons Inc
600 W Neversink Rd, Reading, PA 19606
JD's Trash Disposal & Dumpster Services
1218 Wayne St, Reading, PA 19601
Sioux Services, Llc
2912 Filbert Ave, Reading, PA 19606
Stericycle Inc.
4300 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605
Willow Creek Environmental
74 Willow Creek Rd, Reading, PA 19605
Yard Doody BERKS
115 W 33rd St, Reading, PA 19606
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Utilities Summary for Reading, PA

Electric Companies: 44
Natural Gas Companies: 34
Water & Sewage Providers: 4
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: 8
Municipal Electricity: No

Reading Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability
99.9%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
31.81%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
0%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
*Based on data from the FCC National Broadband map

Fastest Internet Providers in Reading

Provider Connection Type Download Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 5G 415 Mbps
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AT&T Air 5G 300 Mbps
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Verizon 5G Home Internet 5G 300 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 270 Mbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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Frontier Fiber 7 Gbps
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Verizon Fios Fiber 2.3 Gbps
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Kinetic Fiber 2 Gbps
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Reading Drinking Water Quality Information

Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.

Reading's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water

Drinking Water Contaminant Levels

Lead
4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.2583 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0994 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
28.3324 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
4.1908 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
31.6449 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
1.623 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.005 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.003 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0039 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0062 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0045 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
122.625 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my electric company in Reading?

Yes, the state of Pennsylvania has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between APG&E and Energy Harbor or any of the 44 electric providers available in Reading.

Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Reading, PA?

Yes, the state of Pennsylvania has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Constellation Energy and Xoom Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Reading.

What is the average utility bill in Reading?

On average, the residents of Reading, PA pay around $186.67 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Reading on average pay 13.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.

Does Reading offer municipal electricity services?

No, Reading does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Reading area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Reading Area Water Authority.

Who is the fastest internet provider in Reading?

Xfinity is the fastest internet service provider in Reading, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps to 99.89% of the city.

Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Reading?

SFE Energy is the cheapest electric provider in Reading, offering plans starting at $0.0899 /kWh.

Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in Reading?

Columbia Gas is the cheapest natural gas provider in Reading, offering plans starting at $0.4099 /therm.