Electricity rates in Bloomsburg, PA
Bloomsburg (14,585 people, Columbia 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 Bloomsburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
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
- Espy 19.9¢
- Light Street 19.9¢
- Catawissa 19.9¢
- Almedia 19.9¢
- Mechanicsville 19.3¢
- Mifflinville 19.9¢
- Danville 19.9¢
- Riverside 19.9¢
- Elysburg 19.9¢
- Berwick 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17815
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bloomsburg?
Most homes in Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg?
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 Bloomsburg, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Bloomsburg.
How often does the power go out in Bloomsburg?
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.