Electricity rates in Reading, PA
Reading (87,879 people, Berks County) is served by 3 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 Reading
| 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 |
| Borough of Kutztown | Municipal utility | 17.39¢ | $250 | 2,530 | — |
Power outages in Berks County right now
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Outage history in Berks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 352 | 435 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,556 (6.6%) | 16,476 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-10 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (352 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Reading 19.9¢
- Kenhorst 19.9¢
- Mount Penn 20.2¢
- Wyomissing 19.9¢
- Greenfields 19.9¢
- Pennside 20.2¢
- Grill 19.9¢
- Wyomissing Hills 19.9¢
- Shillington 19.9¢
- Hyde Park 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 19601, 19602, 19603, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19609, 19610, 19611, 19612
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Reading?
Most homes in Reading 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 Reading: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Borough of Kutztown (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Reading?
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 Reading, PA?
3 utilities serve Reading's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Kutztown. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Reading?
In 2025, customers in Berks County averaged 7 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 16,476 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.