Electricity rates in Meridian, PA
Meridian (3,881 people, Butler County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Central Electric Co-op pay about 18.13¢/kWh, 12% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Meridian
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Borough of Zelienople | Municipal utility | 19.69¢ | $217 | 2,237 | — |
Power outages in Butler County right now
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Outage history in Butler County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 409 | 450 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,045 (9.9%) | 15,747 (17.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (409 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Homeacre-Lyndora 18.1¢
- Oak Hills 18.1¢
- Meadowood 18.1¢
- Butler 18.1¢
- Nixon 18.1¢
- Shanor-Northvue 18.1¢
- Prospect 18.1¢
- Evans City 18.1¢
- Zelienople 25.1¢
- Saxonburg 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 16001, 16045, 16053
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Meridian?
Most homes in Meridian get power from Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Meridian: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Borough of Zelienople (19.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Meridian?
About $143 a month, based on 791 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Co-op customers) at 18.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Meridian, PA?
3 utilities serve Meridian's ZIP codes: Central Electric Co-op, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Zelienople. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Meridian?
In 2025, customers in Butler County averaged 7 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 15,747 customers (17.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.