Electricity rates in Shamokin, PA
Shamokin (7,162 people, Northumberland 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 Shamokin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Northumberland County right now
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Outage history in Northumberland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 583 | 299 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,268 (39.5%) | 9,905 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (583 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marshallton 19.9¢
- Fairview-Ferndale 19.9¢
- Kulpmont 19.9¢
- Elysburg 19.9¢
- Trevorton 19.9¢
- Mount Carmel 19.9¢
- Ashland 19.9¢
- Riverside 19.9¢
- Mechanicsville 19.3¢
- Danville 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17872
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shamokin?
Most homes in Shamokin 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 Shamokin?
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 Shamokin, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Shamokin.
How often does the power go out in Shamokin?
In 2025, customers in Northumberland County averaged 4 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 9,905 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.