Shopping for the best electric rates in Allentown? With deregulation you can pick your electric generation supplier. But how should you compare offers to find the best rates for you?
Here at ElectricityPlans, we help you find the best electric prices in Allentown for your home or business. Our tools let you compare rates from providers, search by the type of electricity plan and find the best rate for you.
Allentown Electricity Company
Allentown’s utility company is PPL Electric Utilities.
PPL maintains the poles and wires, responds in an emergency and issues your bill. You can buy your electricity supply from them at the price to compare. Or you can buy electricity from any of the licensed electricity generation suppliers approved by the PA Public Utility Commission.
The price to compare changes twice a year, in June and December. Choosing a fixed rate electricity plan from a supplier gives you price stability.
Here are some options to consider. We’ve also included the PPL price to compare for your reference.
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Types of Electricity Plans in Allentown
Suppliers in the PPL Electric Utilities market offer four types of electricity plans.
- Fixed Rate. Your rate per kilowatt hour (kWh) is fixed for the term of your contract agreement. This gives you price stability.
- Variable Rate. Your rate per kWh will be a low introductory rate. Then each month your rate changes, usually going up every month.
- Green Energy. Fixed rate plan backed by carbon-free electricity or renewable energy certificates. This is a great affordable option if you want to support a cleaner Pennsylvania.
- Buy-Down Plans. These are a fairly new type of electricity plan. You’ll pay a flat monthly service charge, but have a low price per kWh. These plans are good for customers that use over 1000 kWh per month.
You’ll compare each of these rates to the PPL Price to Compare to see if you can save.
What is the Best Electric Supplier in Allentown?
The truth is, there is no one best electricity provider in Allentown.
But you should consider what’s important to you when shopping for electricity. Your only interaction with the supplier is the line item on your bill. So what matters are the details of the electricity plan and the electricity rate.
Here are some of the things to look for when you shop for the best electric supplier in PA:
- Rate per kWh. What is the price you are paying per unit of power used?
- Early Termination Fee. If you change your mind or find a better deal, what will it cost you to switch?
- Monthly Fee. Some providers charge a monthly fee, on top of the price per kWh. You may be able to get a lower per kWh rate by paying this fee.
- Contract Term. Contract terms can vary from 12 to 36 months. If prices are low and you think the utility rate will continue to increase, look for a longer term plan with a low or no early termination fee. That way you get a low rate and can switch away at if rates drop.
Each of these factors matter when you are picking the best electricity company for your Allentown home.
But for most people? Best means the plan with the cheapest electricity rate. We cover that below.
How to Find the Cheapest Electricity Rate in Allentown
The best electricity rate in Allentown usually means the cheapest. Here’s our guide to how to shop the cheapest electricity rates in Allentown.
Time needed: 10 minutes
How to find cheapest electricity rates in Allentown
- Search electricity rates by zip code.
Electricity prices vary by utility. In some area, a zip code may even be split between utility companies. But in Allentown, your utility company is PPL Electric Utility.
- Select type of electricity plan.
There are four types of electricity plans that suppliers offer in Allentown: Fixed, Variable, Flat Rate (Unlimited) and Renewable Energy. We recommend Fixed Rate or Renewable Energy electricity plans. Variable rates are risky since they fluctuate with market conditions. And Flat Rate plans often leave you over-paying in some months.
- Sort by price, low to high.
Sort fixed rate and renewable energy plans by price, low to high, to put the cheapest electricity plans on top.
- Review the fine print.
Use our easy plan summary to review details, like the price per kWh, the term, monthly charge and early termination fee.
- Enroll with your new electricity supplier.
Once you’ve selected an electricity plan, enroll with your new supplier. The utility will take care of switching your service. Your new electricity rate will take effect in one to two billing cycles.
TIP: You will need the account number from your bill to enroll with a supplier. Moving and need to set up electricity in your new Allentown home? Call your utility company first to set up service. PPL’s phone number for new service is 1-800-342-5775.
Allentown Electricity Shopping FAQs
The average electricity rate in Allentown is 14.72¢ per kWh based on rates as of 08/17/2026. That's based on a typical home in Allentown using 817 kWh. The average monthly electricity bill in Allentown is $120.26.
The cheapest electricity rate in Allentown as of August 17, 2026 is 12.88 ¢/kWh with APG&E True Classic with Monthly Fee 17. Other providers like Public Power also offer competitive rates starting at 12.89 ¢/kWh.
Business Electricity in Allentown – Commercial Electricity Rates
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.
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