{"id":4351,"date":"2024-04-05T14:34:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T19:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=4351"},"modified":"2024-04-05T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T19:34:22","slug":"first-energy-pa-asks-to-hike-your-rates-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/first-energy-pa-asks-to-hike-your-rates-again\/","title":{"rendered":"First Energy PA Asks to Hike Your Rates Again"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First Energy Hiking PTC Rates in PA <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Learn how high First Energy utilities are hiking their PTC rates. Why pay more when you can save more when you can shop and switch to the lower priced plans!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

First Energy<\/a><\/strong> announced on April 2, 2024 that they will be requesting rate hikes for all their PA utility companies. First Energy says it requested rate hike is for grid improvements and maintenance. If approved by the PA PUC, the changes will start on June 1, affecting more than two million customer\u2019s bills. But don’t resign yourself to paying higher First Energy rates! You can shop for the cheapest electric rates and avoid these higher prices. And now is a great time to switch providers! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Will New First Energy Rates Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First Energy’s<\/strong> rate request totals $502 million<\/a> across its four Pennsylvania rate districts. But how much could that cost your household? These estimates from First Energy<\/strong> all assume you use 1,000 kWh a month, so your exact increase will vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n