Electricity rates in Vandergrift, PA
Vandergrift (5,032 people, Westmoreland County) is served by 4 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 Vandergrift
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Westmoreland County right now
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Outage history in Westmoreland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 879 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 79 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,295 (7.1%) | 67,124 (35.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Apollo 20.2¢
- Apollo 17.3¢
- Orchard Hills 20.2¢
- Leechburg 20.2¢
- West Leechburg 20.2¢
- Freeport 18.1¢
- Natrona Heights 20.2¢
- Brackenridge 20.2¢
- Tarentum 25.1¢
- Lower Burrell 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15690
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Vandergrift?
Most homes in Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift: Duquesne Light Co. (25.14¢), REA Energy Co-op (17.31¢), Somerset Rural Electric Co-op (15.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Vandergrift?
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 Vandergrift, PA?
4 utilities serve Vandergrift's ZIP codes: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Duquesne Light Co., REA Energy Co-op, Somerset Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Vandergrift?
In 2025, customers in Westmoreland County averaged 14 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 79 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 67,124 customers (35.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.