Electricity rates in West York, PA
West York (4,569 people, York County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Adams Electric Cooperative pay about 16.53¢/kWh, 20% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving West York
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $196 | 33K | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| PECO Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.30¢ | $146 | 1.23M | 328 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| Borough of Goldsboro | Municipal utility | 13.08¢ | $173 | 389 | — |
| Borough of Lewisberry | Municipal utility | 16.87¢ | $172 | 191 | — |
Power outages in York County right now
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Outage history in York County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 219 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,730 (9.6%) | 13,491 (6.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-10-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- York 16.5¢
- Grantley 16.5¢
- North York 16.5¢
- Valley View 19.9¢
- Shiloh 16.5¢
- East York 16.5¢
- Emigsville 20.2¢
- Spry 16.5¢
- Weigelstown 16.5¢
- Jacobus 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 17401, 17403, 17408
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West York?
Most homes in West York get power from Adams Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.53¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of West York: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), PECO Energy Co. (19.30¢), PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (19.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in West York?
About $196 a month, based on 1,183 kWh a month (the average for Adams Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.53¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in West York, PA?
6 utilities serve West York's ZIP codes: Adams Electric Cooperative, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., PECO Energy Co., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Borough of Goldsboro, Borough of Lewisberry. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West York?
In 2025, customers in York County averaged 3 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-22, when 13,491 customers (6.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.