Electricity rates in Stowe, PA
Stowe (3,695 people, Berks 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 Stowe
| 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 Berks County right now
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Outage history in Berks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 352 | 435 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,556 (6.6%) | 16,476 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-10 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (352 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pottstown 19.3¢
- South Pottstown 19.3¢
- Kenilworth 19.3¢
- Halfway House 19.3¢
- Amity Gardens 20.2¢
- Pottsgrove 19.3¢
- Sanatoga 19.3¢
- Gilbertsville 19.3¢
- Boyertown 19.3¢
- Birdsboro 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 19464, 19465, 19548
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Stowe?
Most homes in Stowe 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 Stowe: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢), Borough of Kutztown (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Stowe?
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 Stowe, PA?
4 utilities serve Stowe'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 Stowe?
In 2025, customers in Berks County averaged 7 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 16,476 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.