Electricity rates in Friedens, PA
Friedens (1,523 people, Somerset County) is served by Somerset Rural Electric Co-op. Homes on Somerset Rural Electric Co-op pay about 15.42¢/kWh, 26% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Friedens
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Somerset County right now
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Outage history in Somerset County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 209 | 316 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,770 (11.1%) | 4,027 (11.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (209 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Somerset 15.4¢
- Boswell 15.4¢
- Milford 19.9¢
- Berlin 15.4¢
- Jerome 15.4¢
- Central City 15.4¢
- Davidsville 17.3¢
- Windber 17.3¢
- Meyersdale 15.4¢
- Ferndale 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 15541
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Friedens?
Most homes in Friedens get power from Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.42¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Friedens?
About $138 a month, based on 892 kWh a month (the average for Somerset Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 15.42¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Friedens, PA?
Somerset Rural Electric Co-op serves Friedens.
How often does the power go out in Friedens?
In 2025, customers in Somerset County averaged 5 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 4,027 customers (11.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.