Citizens Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Pennsylvania · RFC region
Citizens Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 6,001 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Citizens Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.40 | $74.81 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172.80 | $136.36 |
| 1,500 kWh | $259.20 | $197.92 |
| 2,000 kWh | $345.60 | $259.47 |
*Space Heating (effective 2014-07-01, $13.25/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.
Citizens Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating | 2014-07-01 | $13.25 | 12.31¢ |
| Residential Service | 2014-07-01 | $8.00 | 11.70¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Citizens Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (10.87¢ → 14.53¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Citizens Electric Co. | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 56 | 457 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.53 | 1.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 107 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 39 | 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 Citizens Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 3 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 299 | 64 | 9,905 | 2025-04-03 |
| Union | 111 | 29 | 2,943 | 2025-04-30 |
Citizens Electric Co. service area
Citizens Electric Co. serves 2 counties in Pennsylvania and 7 ZIP codes.
Northumberland, Union
Cities: Milton, Lewisburg, Northumberland, Mifflinburg, Linntown
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 6,005 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 83 |
Citizens Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.10¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.10¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,662,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 121,769 MWh |
| Peak demand | 39 MW summer · 50 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.2% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 3597 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Citizens Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Citizens Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 17.28¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Citizens Electric Co. electric bill?
About $210 a month. The average Citizens Electric Co. home uses 1,214 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does Citizens Electric Co. have?
Citizens Electric Co. serves 6,001 residential customers and 7,229 customers in total in Pennsylvania, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Citizens Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average Citizens Electric Co. customer was without power for 56 min (SAIDI) over 0.53 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 39 min. The Pennsylvania average was 7 hr 37 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Citizens Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
Citizens Electric Co. had 83 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Citizens Electric Co. before making decisions.