{"id":5252,"date":"2025-02-27T11:58:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T17:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=5252"},"modified":"2025-02-27T11:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T17:58:45","slug":"pa-electricity-ptc-rate-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/pa-electricity-ptc-rate-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"PA Electricity PTC Rate Round Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Some PA Utility PTC Rates Rise in March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"273\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Compare-PA-PTC-Rate-summer-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"Compare PTC rate costs from your utility and see how much you could save this summer when you shop the cheapest electricity plans in PA.\" class=\"wp-image-5266\" title=\"Some Utility PTC Rates Rise in March\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Compare-PA-PTC-Rate-summer-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Compare-PA-PTC-Rate-summer-136x150.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Compare-PA-PTC-Rate-summer-230x253.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Compare-PA-PTC-Rate-summer-350x385.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Compare-PA-PTC-Rate-summer.jpg 439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><figcaption><center><em>Learn how much your utility charges for its PTC Rate and when it expires. Electric prices will likely rise this summer. Find the best electricity suppliers in PA to help save you more.<\/em><\/center> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is almost here! With the warming weather, we could usually expect a drop in natural gas prices. But due to winter cold snaps, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/naturalgas\/weekly\/#tabs-prices-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">natural gas prices have surged<\/a>. In addition, due to rising <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/pjm-and-pa-governor-settle-auction-price-complaint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">electricity auction prices<\/a> with the PJM Interconnection, your electric rates <em>will <\/em>go up this summer. To help you save more, we&#8217;re going to cover what each PA utility PTC rate is and when it expires. And in addition, how you can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest electric rates<\/a> this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>PA PTC Rates and Future Rate Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First let\u2019s review the current PTC rates. Not everyone uses the same amount of electricity. So, we\u2019ll be comparing prices based on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/electricity\/sales_revenue_price\/pdf\/table_5A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">average energy use<\/a>\u00a0of 854 kWh per month. Of course, your usage might be higher due to winter weather.  (Note: all <strong>First Energy PA<\/strong> rates will expire June 1, 2025.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/peco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PECO\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>residential PTC rates will be dropping slightly on March 1, 2025. The <a href=\"https:\/\/azure-na-assets.contentstack.com\/v3\/assets\/blt1b5616c79bacadb4\/bltaabbb7780351dcd7\/67892356346f0a521b115509\/2025_RESIDENTIAL_Final_Electric_PTC_Effectiv.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PTC rate<\/a> will fall from 9.287 cents per kWh to 9.239 cents. You bill will show about $78.90 a month in electricity supply.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/ppl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PPL\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>residential PTC rate is currently 10.771 cents per kWh, costing you around $91.98 a month in electricity supply. This rate expires on June 1, 2025.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/met-ed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MetEd\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(<strong>First Energy PA<\/strong>) residential PTC rates are currently 11.011 cents per kWh. That&#8217;s around $94.03 a month in electricity supply. <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/penelec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penelec\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(<strong>First Energy PA<\/strong>) residential PTC rates are 10.474 cents per kWh. That converts to around $89.45 a month in electricity supply. <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/penn-power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penn Power<\/a><\/strong>(<strong>First Energy PA<\/strong>) \u00a0residential PTC rates are currently 11.168 cents per kWh. That&#8217;s about $95.37 per month. <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/west-penn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Penn Power<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>First Energy PA<\/strong>) residential PTC rates are currently 9.481 cents per kWh, costing you around $80.97 in electricity supply. <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/duquesne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DLC\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Residential rates are\u00a0currently 10.85 cents per kWh. Billed electric supply costs should be around  $92.66 a month. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Save More Than the PTC Rate <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since natural gas prices could rise this summer,  PTC rates would likely increase as well. So, now is the time to shop for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best energy supplier<\/a> with the best fixed rate plan.<br><br>For instance, if you\u2019re a\u00a0<strong>MetEd\u00a0<\/strong>customer, You may want to check out the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/apge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XOOM Energy<\/a><\/strong> <strong>SureLock 6<\/strong> plan. This 6-month fixed rate comes in at only 10.59 cents per kWh. As a result that brings your monthly energy supply costs to around $90.44 a month. There is an early termination fee of $55 but there are no monthly charges. This 6 month term carries you through the pricy summer months and into fall. And that is also a great time to shop!<br><br><strong>Penelec\u00a0<\/strong>customers can check out the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/companies\/verde-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direct Energy<\/a><\/strong> <strong>Live Brighter 7\u00a0<\/strong>plan. This great plan comes in at only 10.39 cents per kWh, or a supply cost around $88.73 a month. And with no monthly charges or early termination fees! Lastly, the term ends just in time to shop for a lower rate this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>DLC Making Other Rate Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DLC<\/strong> is going to be testing out a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.energychoicematters.com\/stories\/20250210b.html\">Time of Use rate option<\/a> for PTC customers. For customers who enroll, <strong>DLC<\/strong> will charge more for electricity used during peak hours, and less for electricity used during off hours. Since rates are based on electricity demand costs, it allows customers to adjust their electric use to save money. <strong>DLC<\/strong> will use three separate rate periods: peak hours, off-peak hours, and finally super off-peak hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Shop to Avoid a Rising PTC Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to avoid high bills in the warm months is to secure a good rate. And we have plenty to choose from! Plus, you can read reviews, compare providers, and find the best plan for you all in one place. So don&#8217;t wait for prices to skyrocket, shop now! Visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/\">https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some PA Utility PTC Rates Rise in March Spring is almost here! 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