Wellsborough Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Pennsylvania · RFC region · PJM
Wellsborough Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 5,174 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Wellsborough Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $106.30 | $70.62 |
| 1,000 kWh | $212.60 | $131.48 |
| 1,500 kWh | $318.90 | $192.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $425.20 | $253.21 |
*Residential Service - All Electric (RSAE) (effective 2014-07-01, $9.75/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.
Wellsborough Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - All Electric (RSAE) | 2014-07-01 | $9.75 | 12.17¢ |
| Residential Service | 2014-07-01 | $9.75 | 12.83¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wellsborough Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (13.31¢ → 19.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Wellsborough Electric Co. | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 305 | 457 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.55 | 1.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 120 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 133 | 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 Wellsborough Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 8 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga | 484 | 74 | 2,671 | 2025-07-26 |
Wellsborough Electric Co. service area
Wellsborough Electric Co. serves Tioga County in Pennsylvania and 7 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 | 43 |
Wellsborough Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 19.00¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.16¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,674,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 83,091 MWh |
| Peak demand | 18 MW summer · 19 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.5% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 20334 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wellsborough Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Wellsborough Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 21.26¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 3% above the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 18% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Wellsborough Electric Co. electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average Wellsborough Electric Co. home uses 704 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $213.
How many customers does Wellsborough Electric Co. have?
Wellsborough Electric Co. serves 5,174 residential customers and 6,493 customers in total in Pennsylvania, across 1 county.
How reliable is Wellsborough Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average Wellsborough Electric Co. customer was without power for 5 hr 5 min (SAIDI) over 2.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 13 min. The Pennsylvania average was 7 hr 37 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Wellsborough Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
Wellsborough Electric Co. had 43 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.4 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 Wellsborough Electric Co. before making decisions.