Electricity rates in Bedford, PA
Bedford (2,742 people, Bedford County) is served by Bedford Rural Electric Co-op. Homes on Bedford Rural Electric Co-op pay about 17.98¢/kWh, 13% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Bedford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.98¢ | $175 | 8,849 | — |
Power outages in Bedford County right now
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Outage history in Bedford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 285 | 615 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,531 (9.4%) | 3,676 (13.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-29 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (285 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Everett 18.0¢
- Earlston 18.0¢
- Central City 15.4¢
- Claysburg 16.2¢
- Martinsburg 16.2¢
- Roaring Spring 16.2¢
- Windber 17.3¢
- Beaverdale 17.3¢
- Salix 17.3¢
- Berlin 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 15522
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bedford?
Most homes in Bedford get power from Bedford Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bedford?
About $175 a month, based on 975 kWh a month (the average for Bedford Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 17.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bedford, PA?
Bedford Rural Electric Co-op serves Bedford.
How often does the power go out in Bedford?
In 2025, customers in Bedford County averaged 10 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 3,676 customers (13.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.