Electricity rates in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem (74,892 people, Lehigh County) is served by PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Bethlehem
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Lehigh County right now
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Outage history in Lehigh County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 357 | 164 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,734 (11.7%) | 10,806 (5.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-02-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (357 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Freemansburg 19.9¢
- Fountain Hill 19.9¢
- Hellertown 19.9¢
- Fullerton 19.9¢
- Catasauqua 19.9¢
- North Catasauqua 19.9¢
- Old Orchard 19.9¢
- Allentown 19.9¢
- Hokendauqua 19.9¢
- Bath 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18015, 18016, 18017, 18018, 18020, 18025
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bethlehem?
Most homes in Bethlehem 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bethlehem?
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 Bethlehem, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Bethlehem.
How often does the power go out in Bethlehem?
In 2025, customers in Lehigh County averaged 2 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 10,806 customers (5.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.