Electricity rates in Hometown, PA
Hometown (1,349 people, Schuylkill 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 Hometown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Schuylkill County right now
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Outage history in Schuylkill County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,060 | 277 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 30,577 (41.1%) | 7,779 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-07-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,060 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tamaqua 19.9¢
- Coaldale 19.9¢
- Lansford 19.9¢
- McAdoo 19.9¢
- Summit Hill 19.9¢
- Mahanoy City 19.9¢
- Nesquehoning 19.9¢
- Hazleton 19.9¢
- West Hazleton 19.9¢
- New Philadelphia 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17982, 18218, 18252
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hometown?
Most homes in Hometown 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 Hometown?
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 Hometown, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Hometown.
How often does the power go out in Hometown?
In 2025, customers in Schuylkill County averaged 4 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-01, when 7,779 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.