Electricity rates in New Castle Northwest, PA
New Castle Northwest (1,413 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 Castle Northwest
| 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 | — |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
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
- New Castle 20.2¢
- Oakwood 20.2¢
- New Wilmington 20.2¢
- Bessemer 20.2¢
- New Beaver 20.2¢
- Ellwood City 20.2¢
- Ellport 20.2¢
- Big Beaver 25.1¢
- Farrell 20.2¢
- Hermitage 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 16101, 16103, 16105
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Castle Northwest?
Most homes in New Castle Northwest 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 Castle Northwest: 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 Castle Northwest?
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 Castle Northwest, PA?
5 utilities serve New Castle Northwest's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Ellwood City, Borough of New Wilmington, Borough of Wampum, Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Castle Northwest?
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.