Electric Service

Philadelphia Utilities maintains two sub-stations that energize 210 miles of electrical line that serves our customers in the City of Philadelphia.  The electric department has veteran staff with numerous years of experience in maintaining, repairing, and the construction of the electric system.

It is a privilege for Philadelphia Utilities to provide reliable electric source to our residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our office and drive-thru hours are:

  • Monday-Thursday
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
  • Friday
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday/Sunday
    Closed

Residential Deposits

Our residential electric deposit is $350.00 plus a new service connection charge of $15.00.

Every commercial account setup is different, so Philadelphia Utilities will evaluate each commercial account deposit individually on a case-by-case basis. Please call our office at 601-656-1121 if you have questions or need more information.

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Temporary Service Deposits

$100.00 plus tax. Please call 601-656-1121 if you have any questions.

Our office phone number is 601-656-1121.

To report a power outage or other emergency after regular business hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends, call 601-656-1601.

Residential service is defined as a customer’s primary residence. All other accounts (Business, Shop, Landlord, Realtor, etc.) are considered commercial.

Important Tips

Include your bill stub with your payment if you are paying by mail, our office or at our drive-thru location. If you pay with a check, write your account number on your check.

If you call the office for account information, have your account number available. Bring identification, such as a social security card and driver’s license, when applying for service. If you don’t have a driver’s license, please bring a United States government issued photo identification card. Two forms of identification are necessary.

Payments placed in the night deposit after 7:30 a.m. may not be posted until the following business day.

Returned check fee of $40.00 will be assessed against all returned checks.

Customers with a history of returned checks will not be eligible to pay their electric bill by check.

All customers are encouraged and expected to promptly pay their electric bills in order for Philadelphia Utilities to meet financial obligations.

If payment is not received by the due date, the bill will be considered past due and a late fee will be applied to the customer’s account.

Include your bill stub with your payment if you are paying by mail, our office or at our drive-thru location. If you pay with a check, write your account number on your check.

The customer is responsible for payment of the customer’s account regardless of whether the customer received a bill or not. Philadelphia Utilities is not responsible for bills, final notices, or payments lost in the mail.

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Links and Other Helpful Information

Visit TVA online to find helpful information on how TVA and Philadelphia Utilities work for you!

Teach youth how to start conserving energy for a brighter tomorrow in a fun way! Visit TVA.com/kids

Know What's Below

Doing any kind of digging in your yard, from a deck to a new mailbox? 811 is the new number you should call before you begin any digging project.

The introduction of the federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811, serves the critical purpose of safeguarding you from accidentally encountering underground utility lines when engaged in digging tasks. Frequently, individuals take unwarranted risks by assuming they can forego utility line marking, often due to concerns related to project delays, expenses, or previous experiences with other undertakings.

811 protects you and your community! Hitting a buried line while digging can disrupt utility service, cost money to repair, or cause serious injury or death. Always contact your 811 center, wait the required time for utilities to respond to your request, and ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.

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