Electricity rates in State College, PA
State College (42,161 people, Centre County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Valley Rural Electric Co-op pay about 16.23¢/kWh, 22% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving State College
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.23¢ | $159 | 18K | — |
| 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 |
| United Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.86¢ | $171 | 19K | — |
Power outages in Centre County right now
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Outage history in Centre County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 143 | 1,175 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,749 (3.9%) | 36,850 (38.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (143 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lemont 20.2¢
- Toftrees 20.2¢
- Houserville 16.2¢
- Park Forest Village 20.2¢
- Boalsburg 20.2¢
- Pine Grove Mills 16.2¢
- Pleasant Gap 16.2¢
- Stormstown 16.2¢
- Bellefonte 20.2¢
- Centre Hall 16.2¢
ZIP codes: 16801, 16803, 16804, 16805
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in State College?
Most homes in State College get power from Valley Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of State College: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), United Electric Co-op (22.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in State College?
About $159 a month, based on 977 kWh a month (the average for Valley Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 16.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in State College, PA?
4 utilities serve State College's ZIP codes: Valley Rural Electric Co-op, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., United Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in State College?
In 2025, customers in Centre County averaged 19 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 36,850 customers (38.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.