Borough of Quakertown electricity rates
Municipal utility · Pennsylvania
Borough of Quakertown is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,636 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.49¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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 Quakertown bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $97.45 | $88.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $194.90 | $154.12 |
| 1,500 kWh | $292.35 | $217.22 |
| 2,000 kWh | $389.80 | $277.20 |
*Residential All Electric (Electric Heat) (effective 2012-09-26, $14.00/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 Quakertown residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential All Electric (Electric Heat) | 2012-09-26 | $14.00 | 14.94¢ first 600 kWh, 12.62¢ first 1,600 kWh, 11.84¢ after |
| Residential General Electric | 2012-09-26 | $14.00 | 14.94¢ first 600 kWh, 13.59¢ first 1,600 kWh, 12.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of Quakertown rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (15.68¢ → 18.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Borough of Quakertown 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 Quakertown's counties, customers averaged 19 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 1,161 | 113 | 74,988 | 2025-06-19 |
Borough of Quakertown service area
Borough of Quakertown serves Bucks County in Pennsylvania and 6 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of Quakertown at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,962,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 82,382 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 15541 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of Quakertown's electricity rate?
Borough of Quakertown residential customers pay an average of 19.49¢ 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 6% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 8% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of Quakertown electric bill?
About $289 a month. The average Borough of Quakertown home uses 1,481 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $195.
How many customers does Borough of Quakertown have?
Borough of Quakertown serves 4,636 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 Quakertown before making decisions.