Borough of Pitcairn electricity rates
Municipal utility · Pennsylvania
Borough of Pitcairn is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,816 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 23.01¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% more 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 Pitcairn bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $115.05 | $57.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $230.10 | $104.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $345.15 | $151.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $460.20 | $198.75 |
*Schedule R.E (effective nan, $6.00/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 Pitcairn residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule R.E | nan | $6.00 | 10.35¢ first 500 kWh, 9.40¢ after |
| All-Electric Homes | nan | $7.00 | 0.00¢ first 200 kWh, 2.80¢ first 800 kWh, 2.30¢ first 1,800 kWh, 2.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of Pitcairn rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (14.96¢ → 21.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Borough of Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn's counties, customers averaged 24 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 1,478 | 82 | 270,977 | 2025-04-30 |
Borough of Pitcairn service area
Borough of Pitcairn serves Allegheny County in Pennsylvania and 20 ZIP codes.
Allegheny
Cities: Pittsburgh, Franklin Park, South Park Township, Fernway, Jefferson Hills, Natrona Heights, Arnold, Fox Run, Brackenridge, Seven Fields, McDonald, Sturgeon, Bradford Woods, Rennerdale
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of Pitcairn at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,416,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 11,269 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 15104 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of Pitcairn's electricity rate?
Borough of Pitcairn residential customers pay an average of 23.01¢ 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 11% above the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 28% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of Pitcairn electric bill?
About $119 a month. The average Borough of Pitcairn home uses 517 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $230.
How many customers does Borough of Pitcairn have?
Borough of Pitcairn serves 1,816 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 Pitcairn before making decisions.