Electricity rates in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre (40,780 people, Luzerne County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Wilkes-Barre
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 20.15¢ | $172 | 55K | 56 |
Power outages in Luzerne County right now
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Outage history in Luzerne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 337 | 133 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,920 (12.7%) | 10,440 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-06 | 2025-08-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (337 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kingston 19.9¢
- Georgetown 25.1¢
- Forty Fort 19.9¢
- Edwardsville 19.9¢
- Larksville 19.9¢
- Ashley 19.9¢
- Plains 19.9¢
- Luzerne 20.1¢
- Hudson 19.9¢
- Swoyersville 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18701, 18703, 18766
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wilkes-Barre?
Most homes in Wilkes-Barre 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Wilkes-Barre: UGI Utilities (20.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre, PA?
2 utilities serve Wilkes-Barre's ZIP codes: PPL Electric Utilities Corp., UGI Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wilkes-Barre?
In 2025, customers in Luzerne County averaged 2 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-03, when 10,440 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.