Electricity rates in Tipton, PA
Tipton (1,083 people, Blair County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. pay about 20.21¢/kWh, 2% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Tipton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| Valley Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.23¢ | $159 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Blair County right now
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Outage history in Blair County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 168 | 324 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,671 (9.6%) | 12,457 (17.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-05 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (168 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bellwood 16.2¢
- Tyrone 17.3¢
- Greenwood 16.2¢
- Altoona 16.2¢
- Lakemont 16.2¢
- Williamsburg 16.2¢
- Osceola Mills 20.2¢
- Hollidaysburg 16.2¢
- Duncansville 17.3¢
- McConnellstown 16.2¢
ZIP codes: 16684
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tipton?
Most homes in Tipton get power from FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 20.21¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tipton: REA Energy Co-op (17.31¢), Valley Rural Electric Co-op (16.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tipton?
About $179 a month, based on 884 kWh a month (the average for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. customers) at 20.21¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tipton, PA?
3 utilities serve Tipton's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., REA Energy Co-op, Valley Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tipton?
In 2025, customers in Blair County averaged 5 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 12,457 customers (17.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.