Borough of Ephrata electricity rates
Municipal utility · Pennsylvania
Borough of Ephrata is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,704 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Borough of Ephrata bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.60 | $71.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $171.20 | $127.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $256.80 | $179.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $342.40 | $232.50 |
*Residential Single Phase Service Rates (effective 2015-05-22, $12.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Borough of Ephrata residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phase Service Rates | 2015-05-22 | $12.00 | 12.55¢ first 300 kWh, 11.05¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.55¢ after |
| Residential Three Phase Service Rates | 2015-05-22 | $13.85 | 12.55¢ first 300 kWh, 11.05¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.55¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of Ephrata rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (12.50¢ → 15.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Borough of Ephrata | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 79 | 457 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.17 | 1.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 67 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 32 | 132 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Borough of Ephrata's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 264 | 80 | 13,222 | 2025-12-19 |
Borough of Ephrata service area
Borough of Ephrata serves Lancaster County in Pennsylvania and 1 ZIP codes.
Lancaster
Cities: Bainbridge
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of Ephrata at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,191,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 132,816 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 5935 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of Ephrata's electricity rate?
Borough of Ephrata residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of Ephrata electric bill?
About $283 a month. The average Borough of Ephrata home uses 1,651 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $171.
How many customers does Borough of Ephrata have?
Borough of Ephrata serves 6,704 residential customers in Pennsylvania, across 1 county.
How reliable is Borough of Ephrata?
In 2019, the average Borough of Ephrata customer was without power for 79 min (SAIDI) over 1.17 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 32 min. The Pennsylvania average was 7 hr 37 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Borough of Ephrata before making decisions.