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April 16, 2025April 16, 2025Compare PA Electricity Rates, Industry News, PA Electricity Rates, PECO Electricity Rates, Philadelphia Electricity Rates, PPL Electricity Rates, Price to Compare

Capacity Auction Rate Hike Hits June 1, 2025

Last summer's sky high capacity auction results will hit PA PTC rates on June 1. With tariff-driven uncertainty looming, now's the time to shop long term plans.

Summer Electricity Rates May Be Uncertain Last summer, PJM capacity auction prices […]

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Green electricity plans, Industry News, PA Electricity Rates

Study Reveals PA Geothermal Energy Potential

Advances in drilling technology has made boring deep wells to access geothermal energy in PA much more feasible than ever before. Learn how PA electric consumers may benefit.

The Future of Geothermal in PA Right under our feet is an […]

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025cold weather, Industry News, PA Electricity Rates, PA PUC, Public Utility Commision

PA Senate Reenacts Winter Shut Off Law

PA's winter shut off law has been passed by the state senate. The law now moves to the House. Learn how Chapter 14 protects consumers but also could increase utility rates.

Winter Shut Off Law Passes Senate A 2014 law that expired at […]

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025Industry News, PA Electricity Rates, Save Money

PJM and PA Governor Settle Auction Price Complaint

PA Governor Shapiro and PJM reached a settlement over skyrocketing electric auction rates. Find out how it will affect your electric bills.

PJM and PA Governor Reach Auction Price Agreement PA Governor Josh Shapiro […]

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025Energy Efficiency, Industry News, PA Electricity Rates, Save Money

Federal Energy Rebate Program for PA Consumers at Risk

Cash-strapped PA families could cut their energy bills when they upgrade appliances with a federal funded rebate.

Federal Rebate Program Fleeting? With the Presidential inauguration behind us, many government […]

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025Energy Efficiency, Industry News, PA Electricity Rates, Polar Vortex

2025 Winter Heat Costs By State

Use our interactive map to find out how much your winter heat costs could be in your state.

How High Will My PA Winter Heat Bills Be? Even though you […]

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Industry News, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, Public Utility Commision, Save Money

Un-Passed PA Winter Shut Off Law Could Cost Everyone More

While PA energy customers won't need to fear a winter utility shut off, lawmakers failed to renew the rules that helps pay for the power. Could it hike your energy bills?

PA Lawmakers Snooze Shut Off Law Renewal Since 2014, a law known […]

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024Industry News, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, PPL Electricity Rates

FERC Nixes PA Data Center Deal

Learn why the FERC rejected the agreement to power a PA data center and how big data centers could affect your home's energy price.

PJM Co-Located Load Appeal Rejected Starting in March 2023, the Susquehanna Steam […]

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Industry News, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, Pennsylvania Nuclear Power

Power Purchase Agreement To Power Up Three Mile Island

Microsoft has agreed to buy power from the mothballed Three Mile Island nuke plant. Learn what this reboot means for PA electricity customers throughout the state.

Microsoft Deal to Reboot Three Mile Island With more demand for carbon-free, cheap […]

August 3, 2024August 1, 2024Compare PA Electricity Rates, electric customer help, Industry News, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, PA PUC

High Summer Temps Make Seniors Tempting Targets For Fraudsters

Phone scams are a common ploy by utility fraudsters trying to trick PA seniors into dodgy energy plans. Use our ten step guide to ID and avoid these scams.

Utility Scammers Targeting Seniors on the Rise With higher summer temperatures come […]