Electricity rates in Hermitage, PA
Hermitage (16,028 people, Mercer County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. pay about 20.21¢/kWh, 2% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Hermitage
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| Northwestern Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $162 | 18K | — |
| Borough of Grove City | Municipal utility | 16.32¢ | $250 | 2,995 | — |
Power outages in Mercer County right now
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Outage history in Mercer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 395 | 221 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,295 (17.1%) | 6,382 (13.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-28 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (395 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sharpsville 20.2¢
- Sharon 20.2¢
- Farrell 20.2¢
- Reynolds Heights 17.3¢
- New Wilmington 20.2¢
- Mercer 20.2¢
- Greenville 17.3¢
- Lake Latonka 20.2¢
- New Castle Northwest 20.2¢
- Oakwood 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 16148
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hermitage?
Most homes in Hermitage get power from FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 20.21¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hermitage: Central Electric Co-op (18.13¢), Northwestern Rural E C A (17.26¢), Borough of Grove City (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hermitage?
About $179 a month, based on 884 kWh a month (the average for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. customers) at 20.21¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hermitage, PA?
4 utilities serve Hermitage's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Central Electric Co-op, Northwestern Rural E C A, Borough of Grove City. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hermitage?
In 2025, customers in Mercer County averaged 3 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 6,382 customers (13.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.