Electricity rates in Belfast, PA
Belfast (1,257 people, Northampton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Belfast
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
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
- Eastlawn Gardens 19.9¢
- Tatamy 20.2¢
- Nazareth 19.9¢
- Wind Gap 20.2¢
- Pen Argyl 20.2¢
- Palmer Heights 19.9¢
- Wilson 19.9¢
- Bangor 20.2¢
- Easton 19.9¢
- Bath 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18064, 18083, 18085
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Belfast?
Most homes in Belfast 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Belfast: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Belfast?
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 Belfast, PA?
2 utilities serve Belfast's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Belfast?
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.