Electricity rates in Ferndale, PA
Ferndale (1,558 people, Bucks County) is served by 5 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 Ferndale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Borough of Quakertown | Municipal utility | 19.49¢ | $289 | 4,636 | — |
| Borough of Perkasie | Municipal utility | 22.15¢ | $220 | 4,429 | 45 |
Power outages in Bucks County right now
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Outage history in Bucks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 640 | 1,161 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,866 (15%) | 74,988 (49.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-23 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (640 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 18921
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ferndale?
Most homes in Ferndale 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 Ferndale: PECO Energy Co. (19.30¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Borough of Quakertown (19.49¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ferndale?
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 Ferndale, PA?
5 utilities serve Ferndale's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Borough of Quakertown, Borough of Perkasie. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ferndale?
In 2025, customers in Bucks County averaged 19 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 74,988 customers (49.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.