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Reading residents can choose from PA PUC-licensed electricity suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, and ENGIE. Met-Ed delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.
The cheapest electricity rates in Reading, PA typically range from 8-12¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Reading is served by Met-Ed, 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 Reading home.
Rates are for generation only · Your Met-Ed delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier
Reading was the outlet shopping capital of America - VF Factory Outlet started here in 1970 with 60+ stores at their peak.
Reading sits in the Schuylkill Valley where the old Reading Railroad hauled anthracite coal. The outlets put it on the map for bargain hunters. Met-Ed delivers power, but you pick your supplier.
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Reading customers can compare rates from suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, and Verde Energy—all PA PUC-licensed.
Met-Ed continues delivering electricity to your Reading home. Only your generation rate changes—same wires, same reliability.
Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the Pennsylvania electricity market.
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Met-Ed is the regulated utility serving Reading in Berks County. Met-Ed 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). Reading residents can compare rates from 50+ licensed suppliers via PA Power Switch or here.
Learn about Met-Ed rates, coverage area, and competitive supplier options for Reading.
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