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PPL Electric Electricity Rates for 15212 in Pittsburgh

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Year-by-year approved rates, fixed charges, and tariff filings since 2010.

Source: Tariff schedules filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC), indexed by NREL's U.S. Utility Rate Database (URDB). Individual tariff PDF links appear inside each chart and plan card above.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15212 is in the PPL Electric Utilities service area. Explore more electricity options for Pittsburgh residents.

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Who has the cheapest electricity rates in 15212?

The cheapest electricity rate in ZIP code 15212 is 11.6¢/kWh from Clearview Energy for the generation portion of your bill. This PPL Electric Utilities service area is part of Pennsylvania's Energy Choice program, where you can choose your electricity supplier while PPL Electric Utilities continues delivering your power. The current Price to Compare (PTC) from PPL Electric Utilities is 13.0¢/kWh—if a competitive supplier beats this rate, you save money. Compare all available supplier rates above to find the best deal.

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Best Electricity Rate in 15212: 11.6¢/kWh

The lowest electricity rate for PPL Electric Utilities customers in ZIP code 15212 is 11.6¢/kWh from Clearview Energy. PPL Electric Utilities's current Price to Compare is 13.0¢/kWh. Switching from PPL Electric Utilities's default rate could save you up to 14% on electricity supply charges.

Key Facts for ZIP 15212

  • Lowest rate: 11.6¢/kWh from Clearview Energy
  • PPL Electric Utilities default rate: 13.0¢/kWh (Price to Compare)
  • Potential savings: Up to 14% by switching suppliers
  • Program: Pennsylvania Energy Choice - switch suppliers, keep PPL Electric Utilities delivery
  • Switching time: 1-2 billing cycles, no service interruption

Rates verified June 2026 Reviewed by Brad Source: PA PUC

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What happens after you enroll: We monitor PA PUC-certified supplier rates daily. When we find a plan that saves you money, we handle the switch automatically. PPL Electric Utilities continues delivering your power—only the supply rate changes.

Smart Enroll works with suppliers certified by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC). You can cancel monitoring anytime at no charge. If you cancel a supplier contract early, that supplier's early termination fee (if any) applies.

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