Electricity rates in McSherrystown, PA
McSherrystown (3,067 people, Adams County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Adams Electric Cooperative pay about 16.53¢/kWh, 20% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving McSherrystown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $196 | 33K | — |
| 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 |
| Borough of Goldsboro | Municipal utility | 13.08¢ | $173 | 389 | — |
| Borough of Lewisberry | Municipal utility | 16.87¢ | $172 | 191 | — |
Power outages in Adams County right now
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Outage history in Adams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 333 | 1,064 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 73 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,996 (14.7%) | 10,728 (31.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-10 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (333 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Midway 20.2¢
- Pennville 16.5¢
- Hanover 16.5¢
- Parkville 16.5¢
- New Oxford 16.5¢
- Abbottstown 16.5¢
- Littlestown 16.5¢
- Mount Pleasant 20.2¢
- Bonneauville 16.5¢
- Spring Grove 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 17332, 17335, 17344
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in McSherrystown?
Most homes in McSherrystown get power from Adams Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.53¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of McSherrystown: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), PECO Energy Co. (19.30¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in McSherrystown?
About $196 a month, based on 1,183 kWh a month (the average for Adams Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.53¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in McSherrystown, PA?
6 utilities serve McSherrystown's ZIP codes: Adams Electric Cooperative, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Borough of Goldsboro, Borough of Lewisberry. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in McSherrystown?
In 2025, customers in Adams County averaged 17 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 73 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 10,728 customers (31.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.