Electricity rates in Oakwood, PA
Oakwood (2,270 people, Lawrence County) is served by 5 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 Oakwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Borough of Ellwood City | Municipal utility | 17.49¢ | $167 | 4,040 | — |
| Borough of New Wilmington | Municipal utility | 15.20¢ | $336 | 737 | — |
| Borough of Wampum | Municipal utility | 14.75¢ | $123 | 369 | — |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 126 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,956 (22.1%) | 6,166 (17.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Castle Northwest 20.2¢
- New Castle 20.2¢
- Bessemer 20.2¢
- New Wilmington 20.2¢
- New Beaver 20.2¢
- Ellwood City 20.2¢
- Ellport 20.2¢
- Big Beaver 25.1¢
- Farrell 20.2¢
- Hermitage 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 16101, 16102, 16105
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakwood?
Most homes in Oakwood 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 Oakwood: Borough of Ellwood City (17.49¢), Borough of New Wilmington (15.20¢), Borough of Wampum (14.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oakwood?
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 Oakwood, PA?
5 utilities serve Oakwood's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Ellwood City, Borough of New Wilmington, Borough of Wampum, Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakwood?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 2 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 6,166 customers (17.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.