Electricity rates in Berwick, PA
Berwick (10,223 people, Columbia 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 Berwick
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 20.15¢ | $172 | 55K | 56 |
Power outages in Columbia County right now
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Outage history in Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,220 | 313 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,315 (35.1%) | 3,030 (8.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,220 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nescopeck 19.9¢
- East Berwick 19.9¢
- Mifflinville 19.9¢
- Almedia 19.9¢
- Espy 19.9¢
- Light Street 19.9¢
- Conyngham 19.9¢
- Glen Lyon 19.9¢
- Bloomsburg 19.9¢
- Catawissa 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18603
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Berwick?
Most homes in Berwick 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 Berwick: UGI Utilities (20.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Berwick?
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 Berwick, PA?
2 utilities serve Berwick's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., UGI Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Berwick?
In 2025, customers in Columbia County averaged 5 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 3,030 customers (8.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.