Electricity rates in Forest City, PA
Forest City (1,809 people, Susquehanna 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 Forest City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Susquehanna County right now
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Outage history in Susquehanna County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,265 | 1,562 |
| Days with outages | 96 | 103 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,527 (75%) | 5,629 (31.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-22 | 2025-07-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,265 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Simpson 19.9¢
- Carbondale 19.9¢
- Waymart 19.9¢
- Mayfield 19.9¢
- Jermyn 19.9¢
- Archbald 19.9¢
- Honesdale 19.9¢
- Blakely 19.9¢
- Jessup 19.9¢
- Dickson City 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18421
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest City?
Most homes in Forest City 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 Forest City?
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 Forest City, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Forest City.
How often does the power go out in Forest City?
In 2025, customers in Susquehanna County averaged 26 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 103 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-03, when 5,629 customers (31.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.