Electricity rates in Plains, PA
Plains (4,335 people, Luzerne County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
What things cost to run in Plains
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Plains
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 20.15¢ | $172 | 55K | 56 |
Power outages in Luzerne County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Luzerne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 337 | 133 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,920 (12.7%) | 10,440 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-06 | 2025-08-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (337 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hudson 19.9¢
- Hilldale 19.9¢
- Forty Fort 19.9¢
- Swoyersville 19.9¢
- Laflin 19.9¢
- Inkerman 19.9¢
- Wilkes-Barre 19.9¢
- Wyoming 19.9¢
- Kingston 19.9¢
- Luzerne 20.1¢
ZIP codes: 18705, 18710, 18711
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plains?
Most homes in Plains 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 Plains: UGI Utilities (20.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plains?
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 Plains, PA?
2 utilities serve Plains's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., UGI Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plains?
In 2025, customers in Luzerne County averaged 2 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-03, when 10,440 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.