Electricity rates in Ashland, PA
Ashland (2,734 people, Schuylkill County) is served by PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Ashland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Schuylkill County right now
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Outage history in Schuylkill County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,060 | 277 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 30,577 (41.1%) | 7,779 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-07-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,060 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Girardville 19.9¢
- Mount Carmel 19.9¢
- Frackville 19.9¢
- Kulpmont 19.9¢
- Minersville 19.9¢
- Shenandoah Heights 19.9¢
- Shenandoah 19.9¢
- Saint Clair 19.9¢
- Marshallton 19.9¢
- Pottsville 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17921
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashland?
Most homes in Ashland get power from PPL Electric Utilities Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 19.85¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ashland?
About $175 a month, based on 880 kWh a month (the average for PPL Electric Utilities Corp. customers) at 19.85¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ashland, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Ashland.
How often does the power go out in Ashland?
In 2025, customers in Schuylkill County averaged 4 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-01, when 7,779 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.