Electricity rates in Gap, PA
Gap (1,931 people, Lancaster County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PECO Energy Co. pay about 19.30¢/kWh, 7% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Gap
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Lancaster County right now
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Outage history in Lancaster County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 246 | 264 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,739 (4.9%) | 13,222 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (246 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Christiana 19.3¢
- Atglen 19.3¢
- Intercourse 19.9¢
- Parkesburg 19.3¢
- Paradise 19.9¢
- East Earl 19.9¢
- New Holland 19.9¢
- Strasburg 19.9¢
- Blue Ball 19.9¢
- Honey Brook 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 17527
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gap?
Most homes in Gap get power from PECO Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.30¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gap: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gap?
About $146 a month, based on 755 kWh a month (the average for PECO Energy Co. customers) at 19.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gap, PA?
2 utilities serve Gap's ZIP codes: PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gap?
In 2025, customers in Lancaster County averaged 4 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 13,222 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.