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Penelec Price to Compare: 13.142¢ per kWh
In effect since June 1, 2026. Pennsylvania utilities reset their Price to Compare on June 1 and December 1, so the next change is due December 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Penelec's Price to Compare at your usage.
What Penelec's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Price to Compare comes to $114.99 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Price to Compare history
Since June 2023: 9.703¢ to 13.142¢ per kWh, up 35%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.142¢ | Jun 1, 2026 | today | Link |
| 11.747¢ | Dec 1, 2025 | May 31, 2026 | Link |
| 11.003¢ | Jun 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | Link |
| 10.474¢ | Dec 1, 2024 | May 31, 2025 | Link |
| 9.744¢ | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Link |
| 10.607¢ | Dec 1, 2023 | May 31, 2024 | Link |
| 9.703¢ | Jun 1, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Link |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the customer number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- Penelec still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
About Penelec
Penelec serves Central and northwestern Pennsylvania, including Erie, Altoona and Johnstown: about 500,670 homes (PA PUC). 16.7% of its residential customers buy their electricity from a supplier instead of the Price to Compare (PAPowerSwitch, September 2026).
Own a business on Penelec? See Penelec's business price and get yours.
Where to find your Penelec customer number
Your Customer Number is made up of 20 digits which starts with 080. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the Penelec Price to Compare?
It's the price per kWh Penelec charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 13.142¢ since June 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Penelec raising its rates?
Penelec's Price to Compare has been 13.142¢ per kWh since June 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
Pennsylvania utilities reset it on June 1 and December 1. The next change is due December 1, 2026; this page is updated when it's published.
Why is my Penelec bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Penelec. Supply is the Price to Compare, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 13.142¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Penelec?
Yes. Pennsylvania lets every Penelec customer choose a licensed supplier. Penelec keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
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Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Penelec's and the Pennsylvania PUC's published Price to Compare, linked per period above. Households: PA PUC 2025 residential data. Shopping share: PAPowerSwitch, September 2026. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.