Electricity rates in McDonald, PA
McDonald (2,095 people, Washington County) is served by 5 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 McDonald
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| Borough of Tarentum | Municipal utility | 18.85¢ | $201 | 2,253 | — |
| Borough of Pitcairn | Municipal utility | 23.01¢ | $119 | 1,816 | — |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 222 | 874 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,789 (6%) | 37,548 (33.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (222 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sturgeon 20.2¢
- Oakdale 25.1¢
- Cecil-Bishop 20.2¢
- Rennerdale 25.1¢
- Imperial 25.1¢
- Muse 20.2¢
- Enlow 25.1¢
- Bridgeville 25.1¢
- Heidelberg 25.1¢
- Midland 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15057, 15060, 15082
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in McDonald?
Most homes in McDonald 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 McDonald: Duquesne Light Co. (25.14¢), Central Electric Co-op (18.13¢), Borough of Tarentum (18.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in McDonald?
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 McDonald, PA?
5 utilities serve McDonald's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Duquesne Light Co., Central Electric Co-op, Borough of Tarentum, Borough of Pitcairn. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in McDonald?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 14 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 37,548 customers (33.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.