What is Pennsylvania electricity choice?

Pennsylvania's electricity choice program, established in 1996 under the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act , lets you choose your electricity supplier while their utility continues to deliver power. Over 4 million Pennsylvania households can choose from dozens of PA PUC -licensed suppliers. Your utility—PECO, PPL Electric, Duquesne Light, Met-Ed, West Penn Power, PENELEC, or Penn Power—still maintains power lines, reads meters, and handles outages. You only change who generates your electricity and what rate you pay.

How much can I save by switching electricity suppliers in PA?

Pennsylvania households typically save 10-25% by switching from utility default rates to competitive suppliers. Your actual savings depend on monthly usage (average PA home uses 850 kWh), your utility's current Price to Compare, and available supplier rates. For example, PECO's default rate of 10.8¢/kWh versus a supplier rate of 8.5¢/kWh saves roughly $20/month or $240/year. Use our free comparison tool to see exact savings for your ZIP code—just enter your address and we show real-time rates from all PA PUC-licensed suppliers.

Is switching electricity suppliers in PA safe and reliable?

Yes—switching is completely safe with no service interruption. Your utility (PECO, PPL Electric, Duquesne Light, or Met-Ed) continues to own the power lines, maintain infrastructure, and respond to outages 24/7. All Pennsylvania electricity suppliers must be licensed by the PA Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) , which reviews their financial stability and customer service records. If a supplier goes out of business, you automatically return to your utility's default rate—never without power. Your service quality, voltage, and reliability stay the same.

What Pennsylvania utilities support supplier choice?

All seven major Pennsylvania electric utilities support electricity choice: PECO serves Philadelphia and the five-county suburban area (2.1 million customers); PPL Electric serves the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, and central PA (1.4 million customers); Duquesne Light serves Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (600,000 customers); Met-Ed serves Reading, Lancaster, and southeastern PA; West Penn Power serves the southwestern corner; PENELEC serves north-central PA; and Penn Power serves Lawrence and Mercer counties. Together these FirstEnergy and Exelon subsidiaries cover virtually all PA residents.

Are there fees to switch electricity suppliers in Pennsylvania?

No—switching is free. No fees, period. There's no cost to compare rates, no signup fees, and no monthly service charges from our service. Electricity suppliers pay us a commission when you enroll, so rate comparison and monitoring costs you nothing. Most residential plans have no early termination fees, though commercial customers should check contract terms. The switch takes about 2 minutes online, and your new rate typically starts within 1-2 billing cycles with zero service interruption.

How do I find my Price to Compare on my Pennsylvania electric bill?

Your Price to Compare (PTC) appears on your utility bill in the generation charges section. For PECO customers, look on page 2 under 'Price to Compare' or 'Generation Rate.' PPL Electric shows it near the top of page 1. Duquesne Light lists it as 'Generation Price to Compare.' The PTC represents your utility's default generation rate—any supplier rate below this number means you save money. Can't find it? Enter your ZIP code in our tool and we'll display your utility's current PTC automatically, plus all available supplier rates for instant comparison.

What is PA Power Switch and how does it compare?

PA Power Switch is the official Pennsylvania PUC rate comparison website that lists all licensed electricity suppliers and their current rates. While PA Power Switch provides accurate rate data, it requires manual comparison and doesn't offer automatic rate monitoring. Our service uses the same PA PUC-licensed suppliers but adds automatic rate tracking, savings calculations, and Smart Enroll—which switches you to better rates automatically when they become available. Both tools access the same supplier pool; we just make comparison and switching faster.

Can I switch electricity suppliers if I rent in Pennsylvania?

Yes—Pennsylvania renters can switch electricity suppliers if the electric bill is in their name. If you pay your landlord for electricity as part of rent, you cannot switch independently—the account holder (your landlord) would need to make that decision. Check your lease and utility bill: if PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, or another utility bills you directly, you have full electricity choice rights. Switching won't affect your lease, and your landlord won't be notified. The process works identically to homeowners.

Which Pennsylvania utility has the lowest electricity rates?

Pennsylvania utility rates vary by region and are set by the PA PUC . According to U.S. Energy Information Administration data , typical Price to Compare rates are: PECO (Philadelphia) 10-11¢/kWh, PPL Electric (Allentown, Harrisburg) 9-10¢/kWh, Duquesne Light (Pittsburgh) 8-9¢/kWh, and FirstEnergy utilities (Met-Ed, PENELEC, Penn Power) 9-11¢/kWh. Duquesne Light territory often has lower base rates, but all PA utilities have robust supplier competition. The real savings come from competitive suppliers—enter your ZIP code to see current rates for your area.

PECO vs PPL Electric: Which has better electricity rates?

PECO (Philadelphia, 2.1 million customers) and PPL Electric (Lehigh Valley/Central PA, 1.4 million customers) both support electricity choice with dozens of licensed suppliers. PECO's Price to Compare is typically 10-11¢/kWh while PPL Electric runs 9-10¢/kWh—but competitive suppliers in both territories often offer rates 15-20% lower. The best rate depends on your specific ZIP code and current market conditions, not which utility territory you're in. Both utilities deliver power identically and respond to outages—only the generation rate varies. Compare rates for your address to find the lowest available price.

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Yes, you can switch electricity suppliers in deregulated states.

•Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Texas allow electricity choice
•Your utility still delivers power (same wires, same reliability)
•Only your generation rate changes—nothing else

Utilities aren't required to promote switching, so most people miss it.

•'Price to Compare' is on your bill but hard to find
•95%+ of customers stay on default rates
•Utilities profit from you not switching

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