Electricity rates in North East, PA
North East (4,172 people, Erie County) is served by 4 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 North East
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Northwestern Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $162 | 18K | — |
| Warren Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 24.03¢ | $127 | 8,693 | — |
| Borough of Girard | Municipal utility | 13.67¢ | $222 | 1,346 | — |
Power outages in Erie County right now
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Outage history in Erie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 468 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,425 (15.4%) | 12,739 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (468 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Northwest Harborcreek 20.2¢
- Lawrence Park 20.2¢
- Wesleyville 20.2¢
- Erie 17.3¢
- Waterford 17.3¢
- Union City 17.3¢
- Corry 17.3¢
- Fairview 17.3¢
- Avonia 17.3¢
- Edinboro 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 16428
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North East?
Most homes in North East 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 North East: Northwestern Rural E C A (17.26¢), Warren Electric Co-op (24.03¢), Borough of Girard (13.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in North East?
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 North East, PA?
4 utilities serve North East's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Northwestern Rural E C A, Warren Electric Co-op, Borough of Girard. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in North East?
In 2025, customers in Erie County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 12,739 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.