Electricity rates in Cresco, PA
Cresco (4,240 people, Monroe 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 Cresco
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 917 | 488 |
| Days with outages | 98 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,689 (17.1%) | 9,738 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (917 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mountainhome 19.9¢
- Canadensis 19.9¢
- Mount Pocono 19.9¢
- Tannersville 19.9¢
- Penn Estates 19.9¢
- Emerald Lakes 19.9¢
- Pocono Pines 19.9¢
- Arlington Heights 19.9¢
- East Stroudsburg 19.9¢
- Saw Creek 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18326
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cresco?
Most homes in Cresco 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 Cresco?
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 Cresco, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Cresco.
How often does the power go out in Cresco?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 8 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 9,738 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.