Electricity rates in Watsontown, PA
Watsontown (2,320 people, Northumberland County) is served by PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Watsontown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Northumberland County right now
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Outage history in Northumberland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 583 | 299 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,268 (39.5%) | 9,905 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (583 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dewart 19.9¢
- New Columbia 19.9¢
- Milton 19.9¢
- Montgomery 19.9¢
- Lewisburg 19.9¢
- Linntown 19.9¢
- Muncy 19.9¢
- Montoursville 19.9¢
- South Williamsport 19.9¢
- Kenmar 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 17777
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Watsontown?
Most homes in Watsontown get power from PPL Electric Utilities Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 19.85¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Watsontown?
About $175 a month, based on 880 kWh a month (the average for PPL Electric Utilities Corp. customers) at 19.85¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Watsontown, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Watsontown.
How often does the power go out in Watsontown?
In 2025, customers in Northumberland County averaged 4 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 9,905 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.