Electricity rates in Manchester, PA
Manchester (2,753 people, York County) is served by 6 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 Manchester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $196 | 33K | — |
| Borough of Goldsboro | Municipal utility | 13.08¢ | $173 | 389 | — |
| Borough of Lewisberry | Municipal utility | 16.87¢ | $172 | 191 | — |
Power outages in York County right now
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Outage history in York County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 219 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,730 (9.6%) | 13,491 (6.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-10-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Wolf 20.2¢
- Bainbridge 20.2¢
- Emigsville 20.2¢
- North York 16.5¢
- Yorklyn 16.5¢
- East York 16.5¢
- Stonybrook 16.5¢
- York 16.5¢
- Shiloh 16.5¢
- Maytown 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17345
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Manchester?
Most homes in Manchester 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 Manchester: PECO Energy Co. (19.30¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Adams Electric Cooperative (16.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Manchester?
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 Manchester, PA?
6 utilities serve Manchester's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Adams Electric Cooperative, Borough of Goldsboro, Borough of Lewisberry. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Manchester?
In 2025, customers in York County averaged 3 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-22, when 13,491 customers (6.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.