Electricity rates in New Kensington, PA
New Kensington (12,713 people, Westmoreland County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Duquesne Light Co. pay about 25.14¢/kWh, 21% more than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving New Kensington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Westmoreland County right now
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Outage history in Westmoreland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 879 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 79 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,295 (7.1%) | 67,124 (35.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Arnold 25.1¢
- Lower Burrell 25.1¢
- Tarentum 25.1¢
- Springdale 25.1¢
- Cheswick 25.1¢
- Brackenridge 20.2¢
- Natrona Heights 20.2¢
- Russellton 25.1¢
- Plum 25.1¢
- Oakmont 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15068, 15069
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Kensington?
Most homes in New Kensington get power from Duquesne Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 25.14¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Kensington: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), REA Energy Co-op (17.31¢), Somerset Rural Electric Co-op (15.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Kensington?
About $154 a month, based on 611 kWh a month (the average for Duquesne Light Co. customers) at 25.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Kensington, PA?
4 utilities serve New Kensington's ZIP codes: Duquesne Light Co., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., REA Energy Co-op, Somerset Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Kensington?
In 2025, customers in Westmoreland County averaged 14 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 79 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 67,124 customers (35.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.