Electricity rates in Rutherford, PA
Rutherford (4,303 people, Dauphin County) is served by PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Rutherford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Dauphin County right now
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Outage history in Dauphin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 224 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,434 (12.1%) | 8,469 (4.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-11-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (224 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lawnton 19.9¢
- Colonial Park 19.9¢
- Hummelstown 19.9¢
- Paxtang 19.9¢
- Progress 19.9¢
- Paxtonia 19.9¢
- Bressler 19.9¢
- Enhaut 19.9¢
- Highspire 19.9¢
- Penbrook 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17036, 17109, 17111
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rutherford?
Most homes in Rutherford 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Rutherford?
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 Rutherford, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Rutherford.
How often does the power go out in Rutherford?
In 2025, customers in Dauphin County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-06, when 8,469 customers (4.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.