Electricity rates in Hershey, PA
Hershey (14,257 people, Dauphin 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 Hershey
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Dauphin County right now
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Outage history in Dauphin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 224 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,434 (12.1%) | 8,469 (4.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-11-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (224 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Palmdale 19.9¢
- Hummelstown 19.9¢
- Palmyra 19.9¢
- Campbelltown 20.2¢
- Skyline View 19.9¢
- Rutherford 19.9¢
- Middletown 19.9¢
- Annville 20.2¢
- Paxtonia 19.9¢
- Royalton 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17033
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hershey?
Most homes in Hershey 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 Hershey?
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 Hershey, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Hershey.
How often does the power go out in Hershey?
In 2025, customers in Dauphin County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-06, when 8,469 customers (4.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.