Electricity rates in Ford City, PA
Ford City (2,878 people, Armstrong County) is served by REA Energy Co-op. Homes on REA Energy Co-op pay about 17.31¢/kWh, 16% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Ford City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
Power outages in Armstrong County right now
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Outage history in Armstrong County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 405 | 2,524 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,958 (15.8%) | 20,352 (65%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-18 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (405 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lenape Heights 20.2¢
- West Kittanning 18.1¢
- Kittanning 18.1¢
- West Hills 18.1¢
- Freeport 18.1¢
- Leechburg 20.2¢
- West Leechburg 20.2¢
- Vandergrift 20.2¢
- North Apollo 20.2¢
- Orchard Hills 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 16226
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ford City?
Most homes in Ford City get power from REA Energy Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.31¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ford City?
About $167 a month, based on 966 kWh a month (the average for REA Energy Co-op customers) at 17.31¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ford City, PA?
REA Energy Co-op serves Ford City.
How often does the power go out in Ford City?
In 2025, customers in Armstrong County averaged 42 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 20,352 customers (65%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.