Borough of Kutztown electricity rates
Municipal utility · Pennsylvania
Borough of Kutztown is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,530 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.39¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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 Kutztown bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.95 | $92.18 |
| 1,000 kWh | $173.90 | $167.33 |
| 1,500 kWh | $260.85 | $242.48 |
| 2,000 kWh | $347.80 | $317.63 |
*GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (effective 2012-01-01, $10.13/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 Kutztown residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | 2012-01-01 | $10.13 | 18.48¢ first 200 kWh, 15.03¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH ALL ELECTRIC HOUSE HEATING | 2012-01-01 | $10.13 | 18.48¢ first 200 kWh, 15.03¢ first 600 kWh, 13.82¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of Kutztown rate history
2015–2025: -0% change in the average residential rate (16.25¢ → 16.21¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Borough of Kutztown doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Kutztown's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks | 435 | 67 | 16,476 | 2025-04-15 |
Borough of Kutztown service area
Borough of Kutztown serves Berks County in Pennsylvania and 33 ZIP codes.
Berks
Cities: Reading, Blandon, Birdsboro, Kutztown, Lorane, Pennside, West Reading, Reiffton, Fleetwood, Laureldale, Stowe, Amity Gardens, Jacksonwald, River View Park, Mount Penn, Halfway House, Kenhorst, Flying Hills, South Pottstown, Topton, West Hamburg, Temple, Saint Lawrence, Fox Chase, South Temple, Muhlenberg Park, Shoemakersville, New Berlinville, Oley, Greenfields, Bally, Stony Creek Mills
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of Kutztown at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,072,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 43,629 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 10494 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of Kutztown's electricity rate?
Borough of Kutztown residential customers pay an average of 17.39¢ 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 16% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of Kutztown electric bill?
About $250 a month. The average Borough of Kutztown home uses 1,437 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $174.
How many customers does Borough of Kutztown have?
Borough of Kutztown serves 2,530 residential customers in Pennsylvania, across 1 county.
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 Kutztown before making decisions.