Electricity rates in West Hills, PA
West Hills (1,263 people, Armstrong County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Central Electric Co-op pay about 18.13¢/kWh, 12% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving West Hills
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| United Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.86¢ | $171 | 19K | — |
Power outages in Armstrong County right now
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Outage history in Armstrong County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 405 | 2,524 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,958 (15.8%) | 20,352 (65%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-18 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (405 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Kittanning 18.1¢
- Kittanning 18.1¢
- Ford City 17.3¢
- Lenape Heights 20.2¢
- Freeport 18.1¢
- Chicora 18.1¢
- Leechburg 20.2¢
- West Leechburg 20.2¢
- Saxonburg 25.1¢
- Vandergrift 20.2¢
ZIP codes: 16201, 16236, 16238
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Hills?
Most homes in West Hills get power from Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of West Hills: REA Energy Co-op (17.31¢), FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), United Electric Co-op (22.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Hills?
About $143 a month, based on 791 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Co-op customers) at 18.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in West Hills, PA?
4 utilities serve West Hills's ZIP codes: Central Electric Co-op, REA Energy Co-op, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., United Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Hills?
In 2025, customers in Armstrong County averaged 42 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 20,352 customers (65%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.