Electricity rates in Prospect, PA
Prospect (1,135 people, Butler County) is served by Central Electric Co-op. Homes on Central Electric Co-op pay about 18.13¢/kWh, 12% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Prospect
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
Power outages in Butler County right now
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Outage history in Butler County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 409 | 450 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,045 (9.9%) | 15,747 (17.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (409 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Meridian 18.1¢
- Shanor-Northvue 18.1¢
- Homeacre-Lyndora 18.1¢
- Butler 18.1¢
- Oak Hills 18.1¢
- Zelienople 25.1¢
- Meadowood 18.1¢
- Evans City 18.1¢
- Nixon 18.1¢
- Slippery Rock 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 16052
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prospect?
Most homes in Prospect get power from Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Prospect?
About $143 a month, based on 791 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Co-op customers) at 18.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Prospect, PA?
Central Electric Co-op serves Prospect.
How often does the power go out in Prospect?
In 2025, customers in Butler County averaged 7 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 15,747 customers (17.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.