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Pennsylvania Energy

Your complete guide to Pennsylvania electricity choice. PA PUC licenses 100+ EGS suppliers serving PECO, PPL Electric, Duquesne Light, and FirstEnergy territories. Pennsylvania residential rate: 20.5¢/kWh (EIA 2025). Compare on PA Power Switch or ElectricRates.org. Call PA PUC at 1-800-692-7380.

Pennsylvania Power Switch: Save 10-30% on Electric Bills (2026)
Pennsylvania Energy

Pennsylvania Power Switch: Save 10-30% on Electric Bills (2026)

Most Pennsylvanians pay the default electricity rate without realizing they have a choice. Since 1996, 50+ licensed suppliers have competed in PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light territories. Switching takes 5 minutes. Nothing changes except the rate on your bill.

Jan 207 min
PA PUC Consumer Rights: Pennsylvania Electric Guide 2026
Pennsylvania Energy

PA PUC Consumer Rights: Pennsylvania Electric Guide 2026

The PA PUC licenses all Electric Generation Suppliers and handles complaints at 1-800-692-7380. They regulate PECO, PPL Electric, Duquesne Light, and FirstEnergy utilities. File complaints online at puc.pa.gov or verify any supplier's license before signing a contract.

Feb 811 min
PAPowerSwitch: Pennsylvania Electric Rate Comparison Guide
Pennsylvania Energy

PAPowerSwitch: Pennsylvania Electric Rate Comparison Guide

PAPowerSwitch.com is the PA PUC's official rate comparison site showing 50+ licensed suppliers. Enter your ZIP code to see offers from suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, and Verde Energy. Compare against your utility's Price to Compare—if a supplier beats it, you save. ElectricRates.org also offers real-time PA rate comparisons.

Mar 111 min
PECO Philadelphia Electric Rates: Energy Choice Guide 2026
Pennsylvania Energy

PECO Philadelphia Electric Rates: Energy Choice Guide 2026

PECO serves 1.7 million customers in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Their Price to Compare updates quarterly—beat it with a competitive supplier and save. Compare PECO rates from 50+ PA PUC-licensed suppliers on PAPowerSwitch.com or ElectricRates.org.

Jan 1711 min
PPL Electric Pennsylvania Rates: Eastern PA Service Guide
Pennsylvania Energy

PPL Electric Pennsylvania Rates: Eastern PA Service Guide

PPL Electric Utilities serves 1.5 million customers across 29 Pennsylvania counties including Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Scranton. Compare their Price to Compare against 50+ licensed suppliers on PAPowerSwitch.com. Rates update quarterly—shop on ElectricRates.org for real-time comparisons.

Jan 1711 min
Met-Ed Pennsylvania Electric Rates: South-Central PA Guide
Pennsylvania Energy

Met-Ed Pennsylvania Electric Rates: South-Central PA Guide

Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison), a FirstEnergy company, serves 600,000 customers in Reading, York, and south-central PA. Their Price to Compare updates quarterly via PA PUC. Compare Met-Ed rates from Direct Energy, Constellation, and 50+ suppliers on PAPowerSwitch.com or ElectricRates.org.

Jan 1710 min
Duquesne Light Pittsburgh: Electric Rates & Service Guide
Pennsylvania Energy

Duquesne Light Pittsburgh: Electric Rates & Service Guide

Duquesne Light Company serves 600,000+ customers in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Beaver County. Their Price to Compare updates quarterly—beat it with suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, or Verde Energy. Compare Duquesne Light rates on PAPowerSwitch.com or ElectricRates.org.

Jan 1710 min
Philadelphia Electricity Rates: PECO Service & Suppliers
Pennsylvania Energy

Philadelphia Electricity Rates: PECO Service & Suppliers

Philadelphia electricity is delivered by PECO, but you choose your supplier through PA Power Switch. PECO's Price to Compare updates quarterly—beat it with Direct Energy, Constellation, or 50+ licensed suppliers. Compare Philadelphia rates in real-time on ElectricRates.org.

Dec 611 min
Pittsburgh Electricity Rates: Duquesne Light Service Guide
Pennsylvania Energy

Pittsburgh Electricity Rates: Duquesne Light Service Guide

Pittsburgh electricity is delivered by Duquesne Light Company serving Allegheny and Beaver counties. Their Price to Compare updates quarterly via PA PUC. Shop 50+ licensed suppliers on PAPowerSwitch.com or compare real-time Pittsburgh rates on ElectricRates.org.

Dec 611 min
How to File a PA PUC Complaint: Pennsylvania Dispute Guide
Pennsylvania Energy

How to File a PA PUC Complaint: Pennsylvania Dispute Guide

File PA PUC complaints online at puc.pa.gov, by phone at 1-800-692-7380, or by mail to Harrisburg. The PA PUC investigates issues with PECO, PPL Electric, Duquesne Light, and all licensed Electric Generation Suppliers. Most informal complaints resolve within 30 days.

Dec 88 min
Best Pennsylvania Electricity Suppliers 2026: Top Providers
Pennsylvania Energy

Best Pennsylvania Electricity Suppliers 2026: Top Providers

Top Pennsylvania electricity suppliers in 2025 include Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, and Tomorrow Energy—all PA PUC-licensed. We ranked 50+ suppliers by rates, customer reviews, and contract terms for PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light customers. Compare on ElectricRates.org.

Dec 199 min

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