Electricity rates in Luzerne, PA
Luzerne (2,850 people, Luzerne County) is served by UGI Utilities. Homes on UGI Utilities pay about 20.15¢/kWh, 3% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Luzerne
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 20.15¢ | $172 | 55K | 56 |
Power outages in Luzerne County right now
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Outage history in Luzerne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 337 | 133 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,920 (12.7%) | 10,440 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-06 | 2025-08-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (337 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forty Fort 19.9¢
- Edwardsville 19.9¢
- Swoyersville 19.9¢
- Kingston 19.9¢
- Trucksville 20.1¢
- Plains 19.9¢
- Wilkes-Barre 19.9¢
- Shavertown 20.1¢
- Larksville 19.9¢
- Hilldale 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18709
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Luzerne?
Most homes in Luzerne get power from UGI Utilities, where residential customers pay an average of 20.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Luzerne?
About $172 a month, based on 855 kWh a month (the average for UGI Utilities customers) at 20.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Luzerne, PA?
UGI Utilities serves Luzerne.
How often does the power go out in Luzerne?
In 2025, customers in Luzerne County averaged 2 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-03, when 10,440 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.