Electricity rates in Belle Vernon, PA
Belle Vernon (1,073 people, Fayette 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 Belle Vernon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Fayette County right now
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Outage history in Fayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 337 | 606 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,790 (10.3%) | 16,438 (24.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (337 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Belle Vernon 20.2¢
- Speers 20.2¢
- Lynnwood-Pricedale 20.2¢
- Fairhope 15.4¢
- Charleroi 20.2¢
- Monessen 20.2¢
- North Charleroi 20.2¢
- Donora 20.2¢
- Wickerham Manor-Fisher 20.2¢
- California 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 15012
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Belle Vernon?
Most homes in Belle Vernon 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 Belle Vernon: Somerset Rural Electric Co-op (15.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Belle Vernon?
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 Belle Vernon, PA?
2 utilities serve Belle Vernon's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Somerset Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Belle Vernon?
In 2025, customers in Fayette County averaged 10 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 16,438 customers (24.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.