If you live in a service area where electric suppliers compete, you can shop for new offers and promotions at any time.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s shopping tool makes it easy to compare electric supplier prices. Keep in mind that competitive offers may not be available in all areas.
If you are comparing suppliers outside of this website, you can look for its name on our list of licensed suppliers.
You are free to sign up for service with a new electric supplier by calling them or signing up on their website. Review your agreement with your current supplier before shopping for a new supplier to see if there are any penalties for early cancellation. If you are not sure, call your current supplier.
Some companies provide assistance in finding new electric suppliers. This could be a consultant who helps customers shop for suppliers or an intermediary who manages billing for clients. The PA PUC urges customers to use caution when paying through a third party.
If consultants accept payment or handles billing, they must be licensed by the PA PUC.
The Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (AEPS) requires that a certain percentage of all electric energy sold to retail customers come from alternative energy sources.
Just like you shop for any household item, you can shop for an electricity supplier that has the best offer for your needs. Saving just one cent per kWh could translate into more than $100 a year in savings, depending on usage. Even though competitive offers may not be available in all areas, it's worth taking a look. You may also be interested in renewable and alternative energy, or different products like time-of-use.
With Pennsylvania’s accelerated switching rules, you can likely change electricity suppliers in three business days once the electric distribution company (EDC) is notified of the switch.
This depends on the agreement you have with your current supplier. Review your agreement with your current supplier to see if there are any penalties for early cancellation. If you are not sure, call your current supplier.
Yes, you just have to contact your electric utility and request to return to your default service. You should review your agreement with your current supplier to see if there are penalties for early cancellation if you wish to do this in the middle of your current contract. If you are not sure, call your current supplier.
Your disclosure and contract summary should tell you the price you agreed to pay when you enrolled with your supplier. If you have any questions, contact your supplier. Their phone number is on your bill.
Historical pricing information may not be available for all products. However, Pennsylvania regulations require suppliers to provide up to two years of historical pricing data upon a customer's request if the supplier is offering you a variable price.
For residential customers, all applicable taxes are included in the price presented by the supplier. However, if the service is for a second home or property that you rent out, sales tax may apply.
The process is the same with all supplier switching – go shopping – and select the supplier of your choice. Your new supplier will then put into motion the switch. But before shopping for a new supplier, review your agreement with your current supplier to see if there are any penalties for early cancellation. If you are not sure, call your current supplier.