Electricity rates in Back Mountain, PA
Back Mountain (26,973 people, Luzerne County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on UGI Utilities pay about 20.15¢/kWh, 3% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Back Mountain
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 20.15¢ | $172 | 55K | 56 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Claverack Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.09¢ | $173 | 17K | — |
Power outages in Luzerne County right now
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Outage history in Luzerne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 337 | 133 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,920 (12.7%) | 10,440 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-06 | 2025-08-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (337 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dallas 20.1¢
- Shavertown 20.1¢
- Harveys Lake 20.1¢
- Trucksville 20.1¢
- Luzerne 20.1¢
- Edwardsville 19.9¢
- Swoyersville 19.9¢
- Plymouth 20.1¢
- Larksville 19.9¢
- Kingston 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18612, 18627, 18690
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Back Mountain?
Most homes in Back Mountain get power from UGI Utilities, where residential customers pay an average of 20.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Back Mountain: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Claverack Rural Electric Co-op (20.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Back Mountain?
About $172 a month, based on 855 kWh a month (the average for UGI Utilities customers) at 20.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Back Mountain, PA?
3 utilities serve Back Mountain's ZIP codes: UGI Utilities, PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Claverack Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Back Mountain?
In 2025, customers in Luzerne County averaged 2 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-03, when 10,440 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.