Electricity rates in Burnham, PA
Burnham (2,018 people, Mifflin 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 Burnham
| 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 |
| Valley Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.23¢ | $159 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Mifflin County right now
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Outage history in Mifflin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 201 | 317 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,196 (15.9%) | 5,772 (21.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-03 | 2025-10-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (201 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Yeagertown 20.2¢
- Highland Park 19.9¢
- Lewistown 19.9¢
- Church Hill 19.9¢
- Milroy 19.9¢
- Belleville 16.2¢
- Boalsburg 20.2¢
- Centre Hall 16.2¢
- Lemont 20.2¢
- Pine Grove Mills 16.2¢
ZIP codes: 17009
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Burnham?
Most homes in Burnham 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 Burnham: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Valley Rural Electric Co-op (16.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Burnham?
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 Burnham, PA?
3 utilities serve Burnham's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Valley Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Burnham?
In 2025, customers in Mifflin County averaged 5 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-20, when 5,772 customers (21.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.