Electricity rates in New Beaver, PA
New Beaver (1,450 people, Lawrence 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 New Beaver
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Borough of Ellwood City | Municipal utility | 17.49¢ | $167 | 4,040 | — |
| Borough of New Wilmington | Municipal utility | 15.20¢ | $336 | 737 | — |
| Borough of Wampum | Municipal utility | 14.75¢ | $123 | 369 | — |
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 126 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,956 (22.1%) | 6,166 (17.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Big Beaver 25.1¢
- Ellwood City 20.2¢
- Ellport 20.2¢
- West Mayfield 25.1¢
- New Castle 20.2¢
- Beaver Falls 25.1¢
- Oakwood 20.2¢
- Bessemer 20.2¢
- New Castle Northwest 20.2¢
- New Brighton 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 16141, 16157, 16160
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Beaver?
Most homes in New Beaver 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 New Beaver: Borough of Ellwood City (17.49¢), Borough of New Wilmington (15.20¢), Borough of Wampum (14.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Beaver?
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 New Beaver, PA?
5 utilities serve New Beaver's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Ellwood City, Borough of New Wilmington, Borough of Wampum, Duquesne Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Beaver?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 2 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 6,166 customers (17.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.