Electricity rates in New Britain, PA
New Britain (3,017 people, Bucks County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PECO Energy Co. pay about 19.30¢/kWh, 7% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving New Britain
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Bucks County right now
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Outage history in Bucks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 640 | 1,161 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,866 (15%) | 74,988 (49.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-23 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (640 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Chalfont 19.3¢
- Brittany Farms-Highlands 19.3¢
- Doylestown 19.3¢
- Montgomeryville 19.3¢
- Dublin 19.3¢
- Plumsteadville 19.3¢
- Hatfield 19.3¢
- Lansdale 19.3¢
- Sellersville 19.9¢
- Souderton 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 18901, 18914, 18923
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Britain?
Most homes in New Britain get power from PECO Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.30¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Britain: PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Britain?
About $146 a month, based on 755 kWh a month (the average for PECO Energy Co. customers) at 19.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Britain, PA?
2 utilities serve New Britain's ZIP codes: PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Britain?
In 2025, customers in Bucks County averaged 19 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 74,988 customers (49.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.