Electricity rates in Arnold, PA
Arnold (4,988 people, Westmoreland County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Duquesne Light Co. pay about 25.14¢/kWh, 21% more than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Arnold
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
| Borough of Tarentum | Municipal utility | 18.85¢ | $201 | 2,253 | — |
| Borough of Pitcairn | Municipal utility | 23.01¢ | $119 | 1,816 | — |
Power outages in Westmoreland County right now
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Outage history in Westmoreland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 879 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 79 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,295 (7.1%) | 67,124 (35.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Kensington 25.1¢
- Tarentum 25.1¢
- Lower Burrell 25.1¢
- Brackenridge 20.2¢
- Springdale 25.1¢
- Cheswick 25.1¢
- Natrona Heights 20.2¢
- Russellton 25.1¢
- Plum 25.1¢
- Oakmont 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15030, 15069, 15144
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Arnold?
Most homes in Arnold get power from Duquesne Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 25.14¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Arnold: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Central Electric Co-op (18.13¢), REA Energy Co-op (17.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Arnold?
About $154 a month, based on 611 kWh a month (the average for Duquesne Light Co. customers) at 25.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Arnold, PA?
7 utilities serve Arnold's ZIP codes: Duquesne Light Co., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Central Electric Co-op, REA Energy Co-op, Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, Borough of Tarentum, Borough of Pitcairn. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Arnold?
In 2025, customers in Westmoreland County averaged 14 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 79 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 67,124 customers (35.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.