Utility Providers in New Castle, Pennsylvania

New Castle is served by 32 utility providers across 5 categories covering 3 ZIP codes in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in New Castle vs. US average

Electricity
16.3¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 8% below PA state average (17.8¢)
Natural gas
$13.62/Mcf
↓ 6% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across New Castle-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in New Castle

Electricity$100-$149 (14.7¢–17.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How New Castle heats its homes

67%
21%
12%

67% natural gas · 21% electricity · 12% other fuels

Electric rates in New Castle

Residential rates range from 14.7¢ to 17.3¢ per kWh.

New Castle
16.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

New Castle is served by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.

Note: Pennsylvania has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in New Castle

New Castle has strong broadband coverage.

Cogent Communication
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Omni Fiber
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
ArmstrongUtilitiesInc
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
DQE Communications LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Columbia Gas Of Pennsylvania

Water 18 providers

BESSEMER BOROUGH WATER DEPT
BOROUGH OF WAMPUM WATER DEPT
CEDAR ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK
COUNTRY ROADS MHP
COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MHP
EASTBROOK APARTMENTS
HERITAGE HILLS MHP
HYLAND MOBILE HOME PARK
MAHONING TOWNSHIP
MAJORS MOBILEHOME PARK
NEW CASTLE ESTATES
NEW WILMINGTON BORO WATER DEPT
NORTH STAR VILLAGE
PA AMER WATER CO ELLWOOD CTY
PA AMER WATER CO NEW CASTLE
VOLANT BOROUGH WATER DEPT
WOODMERE ESTATES

Sewer 3 providers

HICKORY VIEW TERRACE WWTP
NEW CASTLE SAN AUTH/ STP
WILMINGTON TWP SA ORCHARD TERR

Internet 9 providers

ArmstrongUtilitiesInc
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Cogent Communication
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
DQE Communications LLC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in New Castle, PA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.