Electricity in Reading PA is deregulated. That means you can choose your electricity generation supplier, or you can purchase electricity from the utility at their price to compare. Shopping for electricity is easy when you compare rates online to find the best plan.
In this article, we walk you through the difference between a utility company and an electricity supplier, show available rates, and explain how to shop.
Reading Electricity Company
There are two types of electricity company in Reading. One is the electric utility company. The other is an electricity supplier.
Your utility company in Reading is Met-Ed. This is the company that reads your meter, sends your bill and responds in case of emergencies. You can purchase your electric supply from the utility company at the Price to Compare, a rate that changes twice a year.
Or, you can shop for a licensed electricity generation supplier, approved by the PA Public Utility Commission. Only an electricity supplier can offer you a fixed rate electricity plan. And with changes in energy markets, a fixed rate gives you security and price certainty.
That’s why most residents of Reading choose to shop for a supplier. Below are current electricity rates you can choose, plus information on Med-Ed’s Price to Compare.
Electricity Rates in Reading – Met-Ed Market
| Met-Ed (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 11.011¢/kWh from December 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below. | ||||
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee | 12 | 9.69 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 8 | 8 | 10.19 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 6 | 6 | 10.39 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy Sure Lock 12 | 12 | 10.49 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 6 Month Fixed | 6 | 10.49 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 10.59 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy Simple Clean 12 | 12 | 10.79 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy Rescue Lock 12 | 12 | 10.99 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 | 18 | 11.49 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 | 12 | 11.59 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed | 12 | 11.69 ¢ | ||
| Constellation 12 Month Home Power Plan | 12 | 11.89 ¢ | ||
| Constellation 12 Month Green Home Power Plan | 12 | 12.29 ¢ | ||
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How to Find the Best Electricity Rate in Reading
Electricity shopping is easy when you use online tools like ElectricityPlans.com. We work with select providers that pass our standards, and always highlight their best offers.
With over 20 years in the deregulated electricity business, here are things that we always look at when shopping for a new plan:
- Read the fine print. We review the details and highlight anything out of the ordinary, such as a monthly fee.
- Understand the plan features: Your electricity plan is about more than just the rate per kWh. Take a look at the contact term, early termination fee and whether there’s a monthly fee from the supplier.
- Always shop your contract renewal. We recommend shopping for a new electricity supplier at every contract expiration. After all, most providers offer their best rates to new customers. Even if you decide to stay with your provider, you’ll know if you have the best rate.
Once you have picked your electricity rate and plan, simply sign up on the supplier’s web site. Your new supplier will handle everything with your electric utility. Your new rate will start within 3-7 days.
Moving to Reading and need to set up your electricity service? Contact your utility company (Met-Ed) at 800-545-7741 to set up your electricity account. Then shop online to pick a supplier. You’ll need your account number to switch your provider.
Business Electricity in Reading PA
You can compare electricity rates for your business too.
Commercial electricity rates are more complicated than residential rates, especially if you spend over $2,000 a month on electricity. Contract terms, especially early termination penalties, can be complex.
Shop with an energy expert with this quote request form. Or call us at 844-214-5559 Monday-Friday
