Electricity rates in Shippensburg, PA
Shippensburg (5,559 people, Cumberland County) is served by 2 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 Shippensburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $196 | 33K | — |
Power outages in Cumberland County right now
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Outage history in Cumberland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 342 | 221 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,016 (12.6%) | 9,886 (6.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-05-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (342 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Scotland 20.2¢
- Fayetteville 16.5¢
- Guilford 16.5¢
- Newville 19.9¢
- Chambersburg 16.5¢
- Guilford Siding 16.5¢
- Mont Alto 20.2¢
- Biglerville 16.5¢
- Mount Holly Springs 16.5¢
- Carlisle 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17257
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shippensburg?
Most homes in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg: Adams Electric Cooperative (16.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shippensburg?
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 Shippensburg, PA?
2 utilities serve Shippensburg's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Adams Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shippensburg?
In 2025, customers in Cumberland County averaged 3 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-31, when 9,886 customers (6.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.