Electricity rates in South Pottstown, PA
South Pottstown (2,081 people, Montgomery County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on PECO Energy Co. pay about 19.30¢/kWh, 7% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving South Pottstown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Borough of Kutztown | Municipal utility | 17.39¢ | $250 | 2,530 | — |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 396 | 935 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,461 (11.4%) | 70,526 (31.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (396 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pottstown 19.3¢
- Kenilworth 19.3¢
- Stowe 19.3¢
- Pottsgrove 19.3¢
- Halfway House 19.3¢
- Sanatoga 19.3¢
- Amity Gardens 20.2¢
- Gilbertsville 19.3¢
- Boyertown 19.3¢
- Limerick 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 19464, 19465, 19548
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Pottstown?
Most homes in South Pottstown get power from PECO Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.30¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of South Pottstown: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Borough of Kutztown (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Pottstown?
About $146 a month, based on 755 kWh a month (the average for PECO Energy Co. customers) at 19.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in South Pottstown, PA?
4 utilities serve South Pottstown's ZIP codes: PECO Energy Co., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Borough of Kutztown. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Pottstown?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 15 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 70,526 customers (31.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.