Electricity rates in Northumberland, PA
Northumberland (3,728 people, Northumberland County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Northumberland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Citizens Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $210 | 6,001 | 56 |
Power outages in Northumberland County right now
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Outage history in Northumberland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 583 | 299 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,268 (39.5%) | 9,905 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (583 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sunbury 19.9¢
- Shamokin Dam 19.9¢
- Hummels Wharf 19.9¢
- Lewisburg 19.9¢
- Linntown 19.9¢
- Selinsgrove 19.9¢
- Milton 19.9¢
- Riverside 19.9¢
- Trevorton 19.9¢
- Danville 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17857
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Northumberland?
Most homes in Northumberland 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Northumberland: Citizens Electric Co. (17.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Northumberland?
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 Northumberland, PA?
2 utilities serve Northumberland's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Citizens Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Northumberland?
In 2025, customers in Northumberland County averaged 4 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 9,905 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.