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March 10, 2025March 10, 2025cheap electric company, Harrisburg electricity rates, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, Public Utility Commision

Three Mile Island Restart Expected Sooner

Three Mile Island looms large in PA history. Its restart will send all of its power to Microsoft data centers by 2028.

Three Mile Island Restart Ahead of Schedule Just five months after announcing […]

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 […]

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 […]

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024electric companies in PA, FirstEnergy, MetEd Electricity Rates, PA Electricity Rates, PA PUC, PenElec, Penn Power, Public Utility Commision, West Penn

PA PUC to Hold Public Hearings for FirstEnergy Rate Hike

All FirstEnergy PA rate hikes must first be approved by the PA PUC. However, the PUC can delay rate requests and hold public hearings to determine whether a rate change is fair or needed.

FirstEnergy Rate Hike Under Scrutiny FirstEnergy is once again under investigation by […]

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024FirstEnergy, Industry News, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, PA PUC, PTC, Public Utility Commision, Save Money

First Energy Reverses Rate Increase to Decrease

When First Energy's planned rate hike ran afoul of the PA PUC, they decided to lower rates, instead. With this only lasting 6 months, consumers should shop competitvely prices plans now to lock in savings.

First Energy Backing Out of Rate Hike Good news for First Energy […]

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023electric companies in PA, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, PA PUC, PPL Electricity Rates, Public Utility Commision, Save Money

PPL Reaches $17 Million Settlement With PUC Staff

If it's approved, the PA PUC's settlement with PPL will cost the utility $17 million dollars. Learn how it could also affect your future electricity bills.

PPL Billing Mistakes Investigated by PUC Last December, 800,000 PPL customers received […]

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023electric companies in PA, FirstEnergy, Industry News, PA Electric Utilities, PA Electricity Rates, PA PUC, Price to Compare, Public Utility Commision, Save Money

FirstEnergy PA Utilities Merger Won’t Save You Money

FirstEnergy recently come to a settlement with the PA PUC to combine its 4 PA utilities into 1 single state-wide utility. But will it save customers more on their bills?

Promised Savings Unlikely from FirstEnergy Merger The proposed FirstEnergy merger has already […]

February 21, 2023March 1, 2023Allentown electricity rates, cheap electric company, Compare PA Electricity Rates, electric customer help, Harrisburg electricity rates, Lancaster electricity rates, PA Electricity Rates, PPL Electricity Rates, Price to Compare, Public Utility Commision, Save Money

PPL High Bill Mistakes Hit Customers Hard

The PA PUC is investigating the high PPL bill that almost 800,000 customers got for December. Find out what happened and what you can do.

PA PUC Investigating High PPL Bill This past December over 800,000 customers […]

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022Compare PA Electricity Rates, Duquesne Light, electric companies in PA, Green electricity plans, Industry News, PA Electricity Rates, Public Utility Commision, West Penn Power

PA Solar Power May Out Shine Natural Gas

While natural gas does still generate most of PA's electricity, both state and utility investment in solar power is ramping up and its costs go down.

The Future of PA Solar Energy is Bright It may seem shocking […]

April 8, 2022April 7, 2022Electricity Suppliers in PA, PA Electric Utilities, PA PUC, Price to Compare, Public Utility Commision

What Happens to My Power if My Supplier Leaves PA?

Another PA power supplier is leaving the state. Find out what happens to your electricity and how much it costs.

What Happens When an Electricity Supplier Leaves PA Sometimes an electricity provider […]