Electricity rates in Olyphant, PA
Olyphant (5,111 people, Lackawanna County) is served by 4 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 Olyphant
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Claverack Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.09¢ | $173 | 17K | — |
| Borough of Blakely | Municipal utility | 19.62¢ | $148 | 3,750 | — |
| Borough of Olyphant | Municipal utility | 22.40¢ | $162 | 2,585 | — |
Power outages in Lackawanna County right now
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Outage history in Lackawanna County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 660 | 185 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 30,955 (25.8%) | 8,908 (7.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (660 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dickson City 19.9¢
- Blakely 19.9¢
- Throop 19.9¢
- Jessup 19.9¢
- Dunmore 19.9¢
- Chinchilla 19.9¢
- Archbald 19.9¢
- Scranton 19.9¢
- Jermyn 19.9¢
- Clarks Green 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18447, 18448
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Olyphant?
Most homes in Olyphant 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 Olyphant: Claverack Rural Electric Co-op (20.09¢), Borough of Blakely (19.62¢), Borough of Olyphant (22.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Olyphant?
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 Olyphant, PA?
4 utilities serve Olyphant's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Claverack Rural Electric Co-op, Borough of Blakely, Borough of Olyphant. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Olyphant?
In 2025, customers in Lackawanna County averaged 3 hr 5 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 8,908 customers (7.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.