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Lowest Electricity Rates in Pennsylvania (September 2025)

  • Written By: Shannon Bedrich
  • Edited By: Rebecca Bridges

  • Looking for the cheapest electricity rates in Pennsylvania? It’s no wonder. Standard offer rates from the state’s utility companies change frequently. A fixed rate plan gives you price certainty. Here is our recommendation on the cheapest electric suppliers in PA, and the best deals on electricity rates for September 2025.

    Electricity rates in PA are competitive. That’s why we update this article monthly to highlight your best bests for the lowest prices. Once you enter your zip code, we not only show supplier rates, we also display the current price to compare for your utility. That makes it easy to see what kind of deal you can get.

    What are the Cheapest Electricity Providers in Pennsylvania?

    Based on our years of experience working with suppliers, here are the companies that consistently have the cheapest electric supply rates in Pennsylvania, as of September 2025

    1. APG&E is our top recommendation for cheapest fixed rate plans. Their True Classic 4, 6 and 12 are true fixed rate electricity plans, with no monthly fee.
    2. Think Energy is a new provider that we’ve added to the Electricity Plans site. Check their 4 month plan with monthly fee of $19.95 and a super low rate. To see your effective rate, divide the monthly charge by your average monthly usage, then add that to the price per kWh. Think Energy also offers low-priced 100% renewable energy plans.
    3. Public Power offers a super low rate per kWh with a monthly charge of $14.95, what we refer to as a “buy down plan.” To see your effective rate, divide the monthly charge by your average monthly usage, then add that to the price per kWh.

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    Here are the current electricity rates for your area.

    What are the Lowest Electric Rates in Peco Energy Area?

    PECO Energy’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 10.40¢/kWh from June 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    APG&E True Classic 4 4 10.80 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 10 10 11.09 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 9 9 11.19 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 11.29 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 11.29 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 11.39 ¢
    Think Clean 12 12 11.50 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 6 11.58 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 12 12 11.78 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 18 11.89 ¢
    Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan 6 11.99 ¢
    Think Clean 36 36 12.50 ¢

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    What are the Lowest Electricity Rates in PPL Electric Utilities Area?

    PPL Electric Utilities’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 12.491¢/kWh from June 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    APG&E True Classic 4 4 11.60 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 6 11.98 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 7 7 12.09 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 9 9 12.39 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 12 12 12.48 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 12.49 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 12.69 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 12.79 ¢
    Think Clean 12 12 12.90 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 18 13.09 ¢
    Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan 6 13.89 ¢
    Think Clean 36 36 13.90 ¢

    What are the Best Electricity Deals in Duquesne Light Area?

    Duquesne Light’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 12.43¢/kWh from June 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    Think Basic 4 4 10.29 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee 12 11.29 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 4 4 13.00 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 9 9 13.09 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 6 13.30 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 13.39 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 12 12 13.40 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 13.49 ¢
    Think Clean 12 12 14.50 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 10 10 14.79 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 14.79 ¢

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    How do I Find the Best Electric Rates in Pennsylvania?

    Shopping for electricity doesn’t have to be hard. You can check our article answering how to compare electricity rates in Pennsylvania. Or here’s the 5-step process to shop for PA electricity:

    1. Enter your zip code.
    2. Choose from Basic Electricity, Renewable Energy or Support a Charity.
    3. Sort by “Price: Rates Low to High.”
    4. Check the details on the cheapest rate, paying close attention to the term and termination fee.
    5. Pick the plan with the cheapest price for electricity, with a term and termination fee you are comfortable with.

    These are simple steps to find the cheapest electricity rates in PA.

    We also make it easy to shop rates vs. the utility price to compare. Once you enter your zip code, you’ll see the utility’s standard service rate. That makes it easy to see how much you can save.

    Keep in mind that your utility rate can change quarterly or twice a year. Current savings doesn’t guarantee future savings. But a fixed rate does give you peace of mind regarding what you pay. And picking the cheapest plan gets you a win immediately.

    Once you’ve enrolled with your new supplier, that’s it! They will handle your switch with your utility company. All that changes is a new line item on your bill showing your new generation supplier and low rate!

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    Types of Electricity Plans in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania citizens can select from the following types of electric plans:

    • Fixed rate: Your contract starts with a single defined rate, which remains the same to the end of your term. This format offers more stability and consistency for your monthly electricity bill and budget.
    • Variable rate: Market rate and your REP’s decisions result in fluctuating prices. Your monthly bill increases and decreases in response, even with consistent energy usage. ElectricityPlans does not feature variable rate plans on our site. That’s how confident we are that a fixed rate plan is your best option.

    Within the fixed rate category, consumers can pick from traditional energy sources (a mix of renewable energy and carbon-based power sources) or 100% Renewable Energy, supported by renewable energy certificates.

    There’s also a new category of fixed rate electricity plans that’s gaining popularity, what we call a Buy Down Plan. With a buy down plan, you’ll pay a monthly fee to the provider to get access to a lower rate per kWh. But don’t just look at the low advertised rate per kWh! To calculate your effective rate with a buydown plan, divide the monthly fee by your average usage, then add that to the rate per kWh. For example, if the monthly fee is $19.95 and your average usage is 1000 kWh a month, add 2¢ per kWh to the advertised price.

    FAQS About Electricity Choice in Pennsylvania

    How many Pennsylvania residents have switched to an alternative electricity supplier under PA Electric Choice?

    According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility commission, as of January 1, 2025, 1,274,976 residential customers have switched from the local utility to an alternative electricity generation supplier. This represents from 17 to 38% of all consumers, with switching percentages varying by utility market. (Source: PA Office of the Consumer Advocate – Electric Shopping Statistics)

    What is PAPowerSwitch?

    The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC) promotes PAPowerSwitch.com as a tool for searching for and comparing alternative electricity suppliers in your area, including plans and their rates. In addition to this feature, PAPowerSwitch lets residents and businesses explore suppliers who invest in renewable energy and provides tips to help them manage how much electricity they use monthly.

    How do I use PAPowerSwitch?

    You can enter your zip code on PAPowerSwitch to identify alternative suppliers serving your area and see how their rates measure up to the utility’s price to compare. You can enter your monthly kilowatt-hours (kWh) to determine how much you could save when you make the switch. Find out more about PAPowerSwitch in this article.

    What are some of the drawbacks of PAPowerSwitch?

    Consumers in Pennsylvania have found a number of issues with PA Power Switch including: (1) Large number of offers (2) Default listing alphabetically leads to companies gaming their names to gain top listing with DBAs (3) All companies can post their rates & plans, regardless of PUC violations or a history of poor customer service (4) Large number of low introductory rates or restrictive offers.

    About Shannon Bedrich

    Shannon Bedrich, co-founded ElectricityPlans in 2016 after shopping for electricity rates using a confusing state-sponsored website. A CPA and our CFO, Shannon is the one that deciphers the fine print on each electricity plan. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with family, rooting for the Aggies, and exploring all that Houston has to offer.

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