Electricity rates in Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro (3,290 people, Tioga County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA) pay about 24.01¢/kWh, 16% more than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Wellsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA) | Electric cooperative | 24.01¢ | $137 | 18K | — |
| Wellsborough Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.26¢ | $150 | 5,174 | 305 |
Power outages in Tioga County right now
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Outage history in Tioga County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 488 | 484 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,273 (14.6%) | 2,671 (11.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-07-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (488 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mansfield 24.0¢
- Blossburg 24.0¢
- Elkland 24.0¢
- Westfield 24.0¢
- Galeton 24.0¢
- Canton 24.0¢
- Garden View 19.9¢
- Coudersport 24.0¢
- Renovo 19.9¢
- Jersey Shore 24.0¢
ZIP codes: 16901
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wellsboro?
Most homes in Wellsboro get power from Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA), where residential customers pay an average of 24.01¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Wellsboro: Wellsborough Electric Co. (21.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wellsboro?
About $137 a month, based on 570 kWh a month (the average for Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA) customers) at 24.01¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wellsboro, PA?
2 utilities serve Wellsboro's ZIP codes: Tri-County Rural Electric Co-op Inc (PA), Wellsborough Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wellsboro?
In 2025, customers in Tioga County averaged 8 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-26, when 2,671 customers (11.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.