{"id":1626,"date":"2021-05-14T13:10:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T18:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=1626"},"modified":"2021-06-07T15:29:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T20:29:08","slug":"pittsburgh-ptc-rates-rise-shop-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/pittsburgh-ptc-rates-rise-shop-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh PTC Rates Rise June 1! Shop Now!\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Duquesne Light is increasing your Pittsburgh PTC rates this summer. It could go higher this winter. Find out how to save by locking in the best fixed rate plan. Shop now!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shop Now Before Pittsburgh PTC Rates Increase<\/h2>\n

Listen up, Pittsburgh residents! Duquesne Light Company\u00a0(DLC)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0will increase its price to compare (PTC) rate on June 1. Specifically, the new PTC rate<\/a>\u00a0goes up from\u00a0the current 7.07 cents per kWh to 7.41 cents per kWh and\u00a0is effective through November 30, 2021.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0DLC<\/strong> wants to add a new distribution surcharge for infrastructure improvements starting January 15, 2022, so more cost increases are on the horizon. But be cool! Even though Pittsburgh PTC rates rise June 1 you can shop now to find a better electricity plan<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Higher Bills with the New PTC Rate<\/h3>\n

DLC<\/strong>\u00a0supply customers can expect to pay more for their Pittsburgh PTC rates next month. So, just how big will your monthly bill increase? Assuming an\u00a0average residential electricity consumption of 864 kWh per month, a typical Duquesne Light Company<\/strong> electricity bill roughly breaks down like this:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nCharge for 864 kWh Used<\/strong><\/td>\nMonthly Customer Charge<\/strong><\/td>\nCharge Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duquesne Light Company
\nSupply charge:<\/strong>$0.0741 per kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n		$64.02<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n$64.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duquesne Light Company<\/b><\/p>\n

Monthly Distribution Charges (excluding riders)
\n$0.060233 per kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n

$52.04<\/td>\n$12.50<\/td>\n$64.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Bill<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n$128.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Now you know what Pittsburgh PTC rates could look like after the June increase. \u00a0As a result, we can compare this amount to the cheapest Pittsburgh plan.<\/p>\n

Cheapest Pittsburgh Plan Rivals PTC Rate<\/h3>\n

While the PTC rate may seem somewhat modest, Frontier Utilities<\/strong><\/a> offers a 12-month plan that rivals Duquesne Light Company\u2019s PTC rate. The PA Frontier Secure Power 12<\/strong><\/a> plan has a 6.19 cents per kWh rate with a $9.95 recurring monthly charge. There\u2019s also no early termination fee<\/a>, so you can cancel early without a fee. So as it turns out, the average monthly Frontier Utilities<\/strong> bill is $127.97, which is less<\/em><\/strong> than\u00a0the DLC<\/strong> monthly bill. Here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nCharge for 864 kWh Used<\/strong><\/td>\nMonthly Customer Charge<\/strong><\/td>\nCharge Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frontier Utilities
\nPA Frontier Secure Power 12
\nSupply charge:<\/strong>$0.0619 per kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n		$53.48<\/td>\n$9.95<\/td>\n$63.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duquesne Light Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly Distribution Charges (excluding riders)
\n$0.060233 per kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n

$52.04<\/td>\n$12.50<\/td>\n$64.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Bill<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n$127.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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How to Cut Duquesne Light 2021 Increase<\/h3>\n

Though the DLC<\/strong> PTC bill does offer a few pennies worth of savings per month, the PTC rate is only good through November 30.\u00a0That is to say, there’s no telling what it will be this winter or when summer begins next year. On the other hand, this Frontier Utilities<\/strong> plan is a fixed rate. That means the rate stays locked in no matter what until the end of the contract 12 months from now.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, COVID 19 restrictions are easing and the economy is rebounding. Residential electricity prices are\u00a0forecasted to increase<\/a> by 2.3% this year and at least 1.5% next year. As a result, Pittsburgh electric rates will likely increase, too.<\/p>\n

Consequently, the last thing you want is uncertainty derailing your budget every 6 months. For that reason,\u00a0you want to lock in a low electricity rate now.\u00a0Of course, if you choose to stick with DLC<\/strong>‘s PTC, you might feel burned by your summer and<\/em> winter\u00a0electricity bills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plus, this plan not only saves you money with a more predictable rate, but also helps you get a $50 bill credit for every friend you refer through the Frontier Utilities<\/strong> Refer-a-Friend program<\/a>.\u00a0DLC<\/strong> can’t offer anything like that.<\/p>\n

Rate Will Rise So Shop Now<\/h3>\n

While everyone’s glad for the end of the pandemic, Pittsburgh electricity customers still need to get ready for a recovering economy. In other words, as demand for electricity rises, so will rates. So shop around! Visit https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com<\/a>. Look at other plans and electric companies<\/a>\u00a0and get the best deal for your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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