{"id":6538,"date":"2026-05-18T20:52:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=6538"},"modified":"2026-05-18T20:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:52:51","slug":"higher-ac-bills-coming-price-to-compare-rate-hikes-hit-june-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/higher-ac-bills-coming-price-to-compare-rate-hikes-hit-june-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Higher AC Bills Coming, Price to Compare Rate Hikes Hit June 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Expect Higher AC Bills this Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If your PA electric utility is raising PTC rates, you’ll pay higher AC bills this summer. Shop lower priced plans now to save more!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

High prices from this past summer\u2019s\u00a0PJM capacity auction<\/a> have arrived, and now PTC rate hikes are coming to a home near you. Additionally, NOAA<\/a> is expecting an El Ni\u00f1o weather pattern to emerge this summer. So if that leads to another hot and humid heatwave, you could see even higher AC bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you don’t have to settle for high electricity bills. Just shop for a\u00a0cheap electric rate<\/a>\u00a0now and save, just in time to relax by the pool! So check out these plans and grab the\u00a0best electricity rate<\/a>\u00a0for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PJM Capacity Auction Causing PTC Rate Hikes this June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to tight generator supply, prices in PJM have rising. PJM has had a history of shutting down old power plants faster than new plants could join the grid. However, the sharp rise in power hungry data centers has sharply increased electricity demand. So, prices are skyrocketing.

Further, EIA<\/a> data shows consumers in July, 2025, had the highest average monthly usage in PA at 1,084 kWh. Consequently, with PTC rates rising this June, that means a single month’s electricity bill could go over $200! And so, this is your last chance to lock in a low rate before the PTC rates go up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utility Name<\/strong><\/td>Current PTC
Rate
\u00a2\/kWh<\/strong><\/td>		June 1
Rate
\u00a2\/kWh<\/strong><\/td>		% Change<\/strong><\/td>Est. supply charge for 1084 kWh<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Recommended
Plan<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PECO<\/a><\/strong><\/td>11.024\u00a2<\/td>11.572\u00a2<\/td>5.3%<\/td>$125.44<\/em><\/td> Xoom Energy<\/a> SureLock 6
<\/strong>11.0\u00a2\/kwh <\/td><\/tr>
DLC<\/a><\/strong><\/td>13.75\u00a2<\/td>13.68\u00a2<\/td>-0.64%<\/td>$148.29<\/em><\/td>Clearview Energy<\/a> Clear Guarentee 9 Plus<\/strong>
11.2\u00a2\/kwh <\/td><\/tr>
PPL<\/a><\/strong><\/td>12.953\u00a2<\/td>13.147\u00a2<\/td>1.5%<\/td>$142.51<\/em><\/td>Inspire Energy<\/a> Inspire Fixed 6<\/strong>
<\/strong>13.6\u00a2\/kwh <\/td><\/tr>
Met-Ed<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/td>12.965\u00a2<\/td>13.951\u00a2<\/td>7.6%<\/td>$151.23<\/em><\/td>Xoom Energy<\/a> SureLock 12<\/strong>
13.6\u00a2\/kwh<\/td><\/tr>
Penelec<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/td>11.747\u00a2<\/td>13.142\u00a2<\/td>11.9%<\/td>$142.46<\/em><\/td>Constellation<\/a> 6 Month Home Power Plan<\/strong>
13.2\u00a2\/kwh <\/td><\/tr>
Penn Power<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/td>12.606\u00a2<\/td>13.477\u00a2<\/td>6.9%<\/td>$146.09<\/em><\/td>Major Energy<\/a> Secure Choice 12<\/strong>
12.6\u00a2\/kwh <\/td><\/tr>
West Penn Power<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/td>10.947\u00a2<\/td>12.075\u00a2<\/td>10.3%<\/td>$132.89<\/em><\/td>Xoom Energy<\/a> SureLock 6<\/strong>
12.0\u00a2\/kwh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Estimated Changes in June Price to Compare Residential Rates<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beat Summer Electric Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As can be seen, choosing the best energy supplier<\/a>\u00a0and locking in a fixed rate can save you money far past the summer. So let’s check out some of our supplier standouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To begin,\u00a0Xoom Energy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is the provider who\u2019s standing out in multiple markets.<\/strong> Additionally, with no extra monthly charges, the price per kWh stays fixed. Moreover, through their\u00a0XoomXtras<\/em>\u00a0rewards program, you can earn points to spend on anything from gift cards to vacation stays.\u00a0However, their plans do have an early termination fee of $55 to bear in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we have a standout in the DLC area, Clearview Energy<\/a><\/strong>. Their Clear Guarentee 9 Plus<\/strong> plan comes with a $19.99 monthly charge, bringing your total to $141 a month. However, that extra monthly charge comes with free nightly electric vehicle charging through their EV program. Also, be aware that this plan has a $150 early cancellation fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we have a great renewable energy plan from\u00a0Inspire Clean Energy<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0Their\u00a0Inspire Fixed 6\u00a0<\/strong>plan comes in at 13.6\u00a2 per kWh, which is currently the cheapest plan on offer in PPL<\/strong>. But, for this price, you get 100% renewable energy! Moreover, there’s no additional monthly charges or early termination fees to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Higher AC Bills with PA Energy Ratings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In short, this <\/span>is your last chance to lock in a low rate for the summer! Nonetheless, we\u2019re here to make shopping for an electricity plan easy. Read reviews, compare providers, and more all at https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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