Electricity rates in Nixon, PA
Nixon (1,373 people, Butler County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Central Electric Co-op pay about 18.13¢/kWh, 12% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Nixon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| Borough of Zelienople | Municipal utility | 19.69¢ | $217 | 2,237 | — |
Power outages in Butler County right now
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Outage history in Butler County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 409 | 450 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,045 (9.9%) | 15,747 (17.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (409 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oak Hills 18.1¢
- Meadowood 18.1¢
- Meridian 18.1¢
- Butler 18.1¢
- Homeacre-Lyndora 18.1¢
- Saxonburg 25.1¢
- Evans City 18.1¢
- Mars 25.1¢
- Shanor-Northvue 18.1¢
- Bakerstown 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 16045, 16053, 16059
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nixon?
Most homes in Nixon get power from Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Nixon: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Duquesne Light Co. (25.14¢), Borough of Zelienople (19.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Nixon?
About $143 a month, based on 791 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Co-op customers) at 18.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Nixon, PA?
4 utilities serve Nixon's ZIP codes: Central Electric Co-op, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Duquesne Light Co., Borough of Zelienople. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Nixon?
In 2025, customers in Butler County averaged 7 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 15,747 customers (17.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.