Electricity rates in Lykens, PA
Lykens (1,759 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 Lykens
| 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
- Williamstown 19.9¢
- Elizabethville 19.9¢
- Tower City 19.9¢
- Millersburg 19.9¢
- Trevorton 19.9¢
- Matamoras 23.4¢
- Jonestown 19.9¢
- Skyline View 19.9¢
- Fairview-Ferndale 19.9¢
- Fredericksburg 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 17048
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lykens?
Most homes in Lykens 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 Lykens?
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 Lykens, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Lykens.
How often does the power go out in Lykens?
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.