Philadelphia, PA electricity service area
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Philadelphia residents can choose from PA PUC-licensed electricity suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, and ENGIE. PECO delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.

Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Philadelphia?

The cheapest electricity rates in Philadelphia, PA typically range from 8-12¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Philadelphia is served by PECO, which offers a Price to Compare (PTC) rate—if a supplier beats that rate, you save money. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available supplier rates and find the best deal for your Philadelphia home.

Rates are for generation only · Your PECO delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier

Philadelphia has electricity choice, and it's time to make it work for you.

Philadelphia residents can choose competitive electricity suppliers instead of PECO's default rate, saving hundreds annually through Pennsylvania's deregulated energy market.

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Enrollment takes 2 minutes. PECO continues delivering power without interruption.

Benefits of Energy Choice in Philadelphia

Lower rates from licensed suppliers

Philadelphia customers can compare rates from suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, and Verde Energy—all PA PUC-licensed.

Same reliable service

PECO continues delivering electricity to your Philadelphia home. Only your generation rate changes—same wires, same reliability.

Price protection

Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the Pennsylvania electricity market.

Green energy options

Choose renewable energy plans from suppliers offering 100% wind or solar electricity for your Philadelphia home.

About PECO in Philadelphia

PECO is the regulated utility serving Philadelphia in Philadelphia County. PECO maintains power lines and meters—your supplier (Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, etc.) sells the electricity itself.

Pennsylvania deregulated electricity in 1996 under the Electricity Generation Customer Choice Act, overseen by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC). Philadelphia residents can compare rates from 50+ licensed suppliers via PA Power Switch or here.

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Philadelphia ZIP Codes

Philadelphia has 87 ZIP codes in the PECO service area. Click any ZIP code to compare electricity rates for that area.

Looking for electricity rates in Philadelphia? Enter your ZIP code above to compare plans from PA PUC-licensed electricity suppliers. All 87 Philadelphia ZIP codes have access to competitive electricity rates through Pennsylvania's energy choice program.