When should you replace your furnace in Reading, Pennsylvania? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Space heating and water heating were the top two energy-consuming uses in U.S. homes in 2015,” and account for nearly two-thirds of U.S. home energy use. In the cold Pennsylvanian winters, a furnace keeps your family happy and warm […]
How can I save energy on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania? Thanksgiving is a unique time of year when it comes to energy usage. While most companies are closed for the day, making their electricity usage and demand during the holidays drop, homes tend to see a peak, particularly around midday when cooking kicks into full gear. […]
Will a Customer Assistance Program rate hike affect my PA electric bill? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a meeting for November 5, 2018 to discuss a new price cap for the FirstEnergy Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers. FirstEnergy’s Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) in Pennsylvania are Penelec, West Penn Power, Met-Ed and Penn […]
How Do I Find the Best Deal? How do you know you have a great deal on electricity? Well if you live in Gettysburg Pennsylvania you’re in luck because you have plenty of amazing deals to choose from. But the kind of energy plan you need depends on your situation. If you’re about to move, […]
What is a Smart Meter? You can think of a smart meter as a two way communication to your local utility. A smart meter keeps track of your energy usage in 15 minute chunks and keeps your utility alert to the distribution conditions in your area. This means that if they stop recieving a signal […]
Can I save money on energy rates in MetEd Reading this summer? With summer comes the rising heat, and with the rising heat comes an increase in electricity demands. An increased demand for energy means an increase in prices. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a 2% rise in this summer prices compared to last […]
Why are there so many different energy rates in Pennsylvania? Have you ever wondered why your neighbors pay a different rate of electricity than you? And why does the family living across the street pay something different entirely? The reason for this comes down to the utility service territories in Pennsylvania. Not counting rural electrical […]
Why do electric prices differ between areas? Have you ever noticed that energy rates seem to differ from one location to the next? Why does one person living in one part of the country pay more than another person living in a different part, even though they use the same amount of electricity? Why don’t […]
Who has the Best 12 Month Rate in MetEd Easton? If you’re thinking it may be time to switch your electricity supplier in MetEd Easton, PA the options seem endless. But if you want more bang for your buck, PA Energy Ratings.com can make things a little easier. We‘ve found three different plans that are […]
Why Is My PA Utility Giving Me A Refund? Starting on July 1, all Pennsylvania electricity customers will receive a “negative surcharge” or monthly credit on ALL their utility bills, totaling some $320+ million. The refund is the result of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 which reduced corporate income tax rates from […]