Electricity rates in Penn Estates, PA
Penn Estates (4,493 people, Monroe 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 Penn Estates
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 917 | 488 |
| Days with outages | 98 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,689 (17.1%) | 9,738 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (917 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tannersville 19.9¢
- Arlington Heights 19.9¢
- East Stroudsburg 19.9¢
- Stroudsburg 19.9¢
- Cresco 19.9¢
- Mount Pocono 19.9¢
- Mountainhome 19.9¢
- Emerald Lakes 19.9¢
- Canadensis 19.9¢
- Saylorsburg 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18320, 18335, 18360
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Penn Estates?
Most homes in Penn Estates 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 Penn Estates: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Penn Estates?
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 Penn Estates, PA?
2 utilities serve Penn Estates's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Penn Estates?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 8 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 9,738 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.