Electricity rates in New Columbia, PA
New Columbia (1,013 people, Union County) is served by PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving New Columbia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 128 | 111 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,404 (8.4%) | 2,943 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-14 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (128 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Milton 19.9¢
- Watsontown 19.9¢
- Dewart 19.9¢
- Lewisburg 19.9¢
- Linntown 19.9¢
- Montgomery 19.9¢
- Northumberland 19.9¢
- Muncy 19.9¢
- Mifflinburg 19.9¢
- Sunbury 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17856
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Columbia?
Most homes in New Columbia get power from PPL Electric Utilities Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 19.85¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in New Columbia?
About $175 a month, based on 880 kWh a month (the average for PPL Electric Utilities Corp. customers) at 19.85¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Columbia, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves New Columbia.
How often does the power go out in New Columbia?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 111 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 2,943 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.