Electricity rates in Orchard Hills, PA
Orchard Hills (1,952 people, Armstrong County) is served by 6 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 Orchard Hills
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| United Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.86¢ | $171 | 19K | — |
Power outages in Armstrong County right now
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Outage history in Armstrong County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 405 | 2,524 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,958 (15.8%) | 20,352 (65%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-18 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (405 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Apollo 20.2¢
- Apollo 17.3¢
- Vandergrift 20.2¢
- Leechburg 20.2¢
- West Leechburg 20.2¢
- Freeport 18.1¢
- Natrona Heights 20.2¢
- Brackenridge 20.2¢
- Tarentum 25.1¢
- Lower Burrell 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15629, 15673, 15690
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Orchard Hills?
Most homes in Orchard Hills 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 Orchard Hills: REA Energy Co-op (17.31¢), Duquesne Light Co. (25.14¢), Somerset Rural Electric Co-op (15.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Orchard Hills?
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 Orchard Hills, PA?
6 utilities serve Orchard Hills's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., REA Energy Co-op, Duquesne Light Co., Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, Central Electric Co-op, United Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Orchard Hills?
In 2025, customers in Armstrong County averaged 42 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 20,352 customers (65%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.