Electricity rates in Lake City, PA
Lake City (2,965 people, Erie 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 Lake City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Northwestern Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $162 | 18K | — |
| Warren Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 24.03¢ | $127 | 8,693 | — |
| Borough of Girard | Municipal utility | 13.67¢ | $222 | 1,346 | — |
Power outages in Erie County right now
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Outage history in Erie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 468 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,425 (15.4%) | 12,739 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (468 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Girard 17.3¢
- Avonia 17.3¢
- Fairview 17.3¢
- Edinboro 17.3¢
- Erie 17.3¢
- Wesleyville 20.2¢
- Lawrence Park 20.2¢
- Waterford 17.3¢
- Northwest Harborcreek 20.2¢
- Cambridge Springs 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 16423
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake City?
Most homes in Lake City 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 Lake City: Northwestern Rural E C A (17.26¢), Warren Electric Co-op (24.03¢), Borough of Girard (13.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake City?
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 Lake City, PA?
4 utilities serve Lake City's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Northwestern Rural E C A, Warren Electric Co-op, Borough of Girard. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake City?
In 2025, customers in Erie County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 12,739 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.