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PPL Electric Price to Compare: 13.079¢ per kWh
In effect since July 1, 2026. It changes to 14.428¢ per kWh on December 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats PPL Electric's Price to Compare at your usage.
What PPL Electric's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Price to Compare comes to $114.44 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you. From December 1, at 14.428¢, it comes to $126.25 a month, up $11.81 a month.
Price to Compare history
Since June 2023: 12.126¢ to 14.428¢ per kWh from December 1, 2026, up 19%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.428¢ | Dec 1, 2026 | – | Announced |
| 13.079¢ | Jul 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Link |
| 13.147¢ | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Link |
| 12.953¢ | Dec 1, 2025 | May 31, 2026 | Link |
| 12.49¢ | Jun 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | Link |
| 10.771¢ | Dec 1, 2024 | May 31, 2025 | Link |
| 10.04¢ | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Link |
| 11.028¢ | Dec 1, 2023 | May 31, 2024 | Link |
| 12.126¢ | 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 account number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- PPL Electric still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
About PPL Electric
PPL Electric serves Central and eastern Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster and Scranton: about 1,273,947 homes (PA PUC). 31.0% of its residential customers buy their electricity from a supplier instead of the Price to Compare (PAPowerSwitch, September 2026).
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Where to find your PPL Electric account number
Your Account Number is made up of 10 digits. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the PPL Electric Price to Compare?
It's the price per kWh PPL Electric charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 13.079¢ since July 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is PPL Electric raising its rates?
On December 1, 2026, PPL Electric's Price to Compare goes from 13.079¢ to 14.428¢ per kWh.
When does it change next?
On December 1, 2026, to 14.428¢ per kWh.
Why is my PPL Electric bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by PPL Electric. 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 13.079¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with PPL Electric?
Yes. Pennsylvania lets every PPL Electric customer choose a licensed supplier. PPL Electric keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
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Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from PPL Electric'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.