Electricity rates in Bradford, PA
Bradford (8,507 people, McKean County) is served by 3 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 Bradford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA) | Electric cooperative | 24.01¢ | $137 | 18K | — |
| Borough of Smethport | Municipal utility | 11.58¢ | $129 | 1,038 | — |
Power outages in McKean County right now
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Outage history in McKean County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 542 | 377 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,180 (21.6%) | 6,214 (26%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-30 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (542 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Foster Brook 20.2¢
- Smethport 20.2¢
- Port Allegany 24.0¢
- Kane 20.2¢
- Shinglehouse 24.0¢
- Russell 20.2¢
- Sheffield 20.2¢
- North Warren 20.2¢
- Warren 20.2¢
- Coudersport 24.0¢
ZIP codes: 16701
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bradford?
Most homes in Bradford 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 Bradford: Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA) (24.01¢), Borough of Smethport (11.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bradford?
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 Bradford, PA?
3 utilities serve Bradford's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA), Borough of Smethport. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bradford?
In 2025, customers in McKean County averaged 6 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 6,214 customers (26%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.