Electricity rates in Scotland, PA
Scotland (1,395 people, Franklin County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. pay about 20.21¢/kWh, 2% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Scotland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $196 | 33K | — |
| Valley Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.23¢ | $159 | 18K | — |
| Borough of Chambersburg | Municipal utility | 13.15¢ | $111 | 9,952 | 39 |
| Mont Alto Borough | Municipal utility | 11.37¢ | $139 | 718 | — |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 103 | 238 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,751 (3.6%) | 11,561 (15.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-14 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (103 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Guilford 16.5¢
- Fayetteville 16.5¢
- Chambersburg 16.5¢
- Shippensburg 19.9¢
- Guilford Siding 16.5¢
- Mont Alto 20.2¢
- Greencastle 20.2¢
- Waynesboro 20.2¢
- Wayne Heights 20.2¢
- Newville 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17254
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Scotland?
Most homes in Scotland get power from FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 20.21¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Scotland: Adams Electric Cooperative (16.53¢), Valley Rural Electric Co-op (16.23¢), Borough of Chambersburg (13.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Scotland?
About $179 a month, based on 884 kWh a month (the average for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. customers) at 20.21¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Scotland, PA?
5 utilities serve Scotland's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Adams Electric Cooperative, Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Borough of Chambersburg, Mont Alto Borough. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Scotland?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 3 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 11,561 customers (15.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.