Electricity rates in Windber, PA
Windber (3,974 people, Somerset County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on REA Energy Co-op pay about 17.31¢/kWh, 16% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Windber
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REA Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.31¢ | $167 | 21K | — |
| Somerset Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $138 | 12K | — |
| Bedford Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.98¢ | $175 | 8,849 | — |
Power outages in Somerset County right now
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Outage history in Somerset County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 209 | 316 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,770 (11.1%) | 4,027 (11.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (209 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 15963
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Windber?
Most homes in Windber get power from REA Energy Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.31¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Windber: Somerset Rural Electric Co-op (15.42¢), Bedford Rural Electric Co-op (17.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Windber?
About $167 a month, based on 966 kWh a month (the average for REA Energy Co-op customers) at 17.31¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Windber, PA?
3 utilities serve Windber's ZIP codes: REA Energy Co-op, Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, Bedford Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Windber?
In 2025, customers in Somerset County averaged 5 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 4,027 customers (11.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.