Electricity rates in Hamburg, PA
Hamburg (4,398 people, Berks 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 Hamburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
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
- West Hamburg 19.9¢
- Shoemakersville 20.2¢
- Leesport 19.9¢
- Orwigsburg 19.9¢
- Blandon 20.2¢
- Lake Wynonah 19.9¢
- Temple 20.2¢
- Kutztown 20.2¢
- Fox Chase 19.9¢
- Fleetwood 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 19526
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hamburg?
Most homes in Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Hamburg.
How often does the power go out in Hamburg?
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.