Electricity rates in Fox Chase, PA
Fox Chase (1,622 people, Berks County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Fox Chase
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Borough of Kutztown | Municipal utility | 17.39¢ | $250 | 2,530 | — |
Power outages in Berks County right now
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Outage history in Berks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 352 | 435 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,556 (6.6%) | 16,476 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-10 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (352 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- River View Park 19.9¢
- Muhlenberg Park 19.9¢
- South Temple 20.2¢
- Temple 20.2¢
- Hyde Park 20.2¢
- Laureldale 20.2¢
- Greenfields 19.9¢
- Spring Ridge 19.9¢
- Colony Park 19.9¢
- Leesport 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 19533, 19603, 19605
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fox Chase?
Most homes in Fox Chase 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fox Chase: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Borough of Kutztown (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fox Chase?
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 Fox Chase, PA?
3 utilities serve Fox Chase's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Kutztown. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fox Chase?
In 2025, customers in Berks County averaged 7 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 16,476 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.