Electricity rates in Pottstown, PA
Pottstown (22,664 people, Chester County) is served by PECO Energy Co.. Homes on PECO Energy Co. pay about 19.30¢/kWh, 7% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Pottstown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
Power outages in Chester County right now
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Outage history in Chester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 964 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 77,059 (28.8%) | 50,268 (18.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (964 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Pottstown 19.3¢
- Kenilworth 19.3¢
- Stowe 19.3¢
- Pottsgrove 19.3¢
- Halfway House 19.3¢
- Sanatoga 19.3¢
- Amity Gardens 20.2¢
- Gilbertsville 19.3¢
- Boyertown 19.3¢
- Limerick 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 19464, 19465
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pottstown?
Most homes in Pottstown get power from PECO Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.30¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Pottstown?
About $146 a month, based on 755 kWh a month (the average for PECO Energy Co. customers) at 19.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pottstown, PA?
PECO Energy Co. serves Pottstown.
How often does the power go out in Pottstown?
In 2025, customers in Chester County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 50,268 customers (18.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.