Electricity rates in Bangor, PA
Bangor (5,203 people, Northampton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. pay about 20.21¢/kWh, 2% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Bangor
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Northampton County right now
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Outage history in Northampton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 550 | 288 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 31,448 (19.4%) | 10,001 (6.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-01-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (550 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Roseto 20.2¢
- East Bangor 20.2¢
- Pen Argyl 20.2¢
- Wind Gap 20.2¢
- Saylorsburg 19.9¢
- Belfast 19.9¢
- Stroudsburg 19.9¢
- Arlington Heights 19.9¢
- Tatamy 20.2¢
- Eastlawn Gardens 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18013
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bangor?
Most homes in Bangor get power from FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 20.21¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bangor: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bangor?
About $179 a month, based on 884 kWh a month (the average for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. customers) at 20.21¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bangor, PA?
2 utilities serve Bangor's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bangor?
In 2025, customers in Northampton County averaged 4 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-30, when 10,001 customers (6.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.