Electricity rates in Bellefonte, PA
Bellefonte (6,248 people, Centre County) is served by 4 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 Bellefonte
| 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 |
| United Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.86¢ | $171 | 19K | — |
| Valley Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.23¢ | $159 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Centre County right now
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Outage history in Centre County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 143 | 1,175 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,749 (3.9%) | 36,850 (38.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (143 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Milesburg 20.2¢
- Pleasant Gap 16.2¢
- Zion 16.2¢
- Centre Hall 16.2¢
- Houserville 16.2¢
- Lemont 20.2¢
- Toftrees 20.2¢
- State College 16.2¢
- Boalsburg 20.2¢
- Park Forest Village 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 16823
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bellefonte?
Most homes in Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), United Electric Co-op (22.86¢), Valley Rural Electric Co-op (16.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bellefonte?
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 Bellefonte, PA?
4 utilities serve Bellefonte's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., United Electric Co-op, Valley Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bellefonte?
In 2025, customers in Centre County averaged 19 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 36,850 customers (38.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.