Electricity rates in Albion, PA
Albion (1,553 people, Erie County) is served by Northwestern Rural E C A. Homes on Northwestern Rural E C A pay about 17.26¢/kWh, 17% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Albion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $162 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Erie County right now
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Outage history in Erie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 468 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,425 (15.4%) | 12,739 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (468 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Punxsutawney 17.3¢
- Johnsonburg 20.2¢
- Sykesville 20.2¢
- Reynoldsville 20.2¢
- Sandy 20.2¢
- DuBois 20.2¢
- Falls Creek 20.2¢
- Brookville 20.2¢
- Treasure Lake 20.2¢
- Clymer 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 16401, 16475
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Albion?
Most homes in Albion get power from Northwestern Rural E C A, where residential customers pay an average of 17.26¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Albion?
About $162 a month, based on 940 kWh a month (the average for Northwestern Rural E C A customers) at 17.26¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Albion, PA?
Northwestern Rural E C A serves Albion.
How often does the power go out in Albion?
In 2025, customers in Erie County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 12,739 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.