Electricity rates in Mount Penn, PA
Mount Penn (3,165 people, Berks County) is served by 3 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 Mount Penn
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Borough of Kutztown | Municipal utility | 17.39¢ | $250 | 2,530 | — |
Power outages in Berks County right now
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Outage history in Berks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 352 | 435 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,556 (6.6%) | 16,476 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-10 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (352 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pennside 20.2¢
- Saint Lawrence 20.2¢
- Reiffton 20.2¢
- Stony Creek Mills 20.2¢
- Reading 19.9¢
- Jacksonwald 20.2¢
- Kenhorst 19.9¢
- West Reading 19.9¢
- Grill 19.9¢
- Lorane 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 19602, 19604, 19606
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Penn?
Most homes in Mount Penn 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 Mount Penn: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Borough of Kutztown (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Penn?
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 Mount Penn, PA?
3 utilities serve Mount Penn's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Borough of Kutztown. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Penn?
In 2025, customers in Berks County averaged 7 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 16,476 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.