Electricity rates in Erie, PA
Erie (99,475 people, Erie County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Northwestern Rural E C A pay about 17.26¢/kWh, 17% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Erie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $162 | 18K | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Warren Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 24.03¢ | $127 | 8,693 | — |
| Borough of Girard | Municipal utility | 13.67¢ | $222 | 1,346 | — |
Power outages in Erie County right now
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Outage history in Erie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 468 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,425 (15.4%) | 12,739 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (468 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lawrence Park 20.2¢
- Wesleyville 20.2¢
- Northwest Harborcreek 20.2¢
- Fairview 17.3¢
- Avonia 17.3¢
- Waterford 17.3¢
- North East 20.2¢
- Girard 17.3¢
- Lake City 20.2¢
- Edinboro 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16506, 16507, 16508, 16509, 16510, 16511, 16512, 16514, 16515, 16522, 16530, 16531, 16534, 16538, 16541, 16544, 16546, 16550, 16553, 16563, 16565
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Erie?
Most homes in Erie get power from Northwestern Rural E C A, where residential customers pay an average of 17.26¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Erie: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Warren Electric Co-op (24.03¢), Borough of Girard (13.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Erie?
About $162 a month, based on 940 kWh a month (the average for Northwestern Rural E C A customers) at 17.26¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Erie, PA?
4 utilities serve Erie's ZIP codes: Northwestern Rural E C A, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Warren Electric Co-op, Borough of Girard. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Erie?
In 2025, customers in Erie County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 12,739 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.