Electricity rates in South Connellsville, PA
South Connellsville (1,935 people, Fayette County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Somerset Rural Electric Co-op pay about 15.42¢/kWh, 26% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving South Connellsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
Power outages in Fayette County right now
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Outage history in Fayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 337 | 606 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,790 (10.3%) | 16,438 (24.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (337 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Connellsville 20.2¢
- Dunbar 15.4¢
- Scottdale 20.2¢
- Oliver 20.2¢
- East Uniontown 20.2¢
- Uniontown 20.2¢
- Hopwood 20.2¢
- Perryopolis 20.2¢
- Bear Rocks 20.2¢
- South Uniontown 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 15425, 15431, 15455
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Connellsville?
Most homes in South Connellsville get power from Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.42¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of South Connellsville: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Connellsville?
About $138 a month, based on 892 kWh a month (the average for Somerset Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 15.42¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in South Connellsville, PA?
2 utilities serve South Connellsville's ZIP codes: Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Connellsville?
In 2025, customers in Fayette County averaged 10 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 16,438 customers (24.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.