Shopping 101
Learn more about shopping for your electricity supply.
At PPL Electric, we deliver electricity to your home, but we don’t own or operate the power plants where that electricity is generated. Electric suppliers handle that part of the process. In Pennsylvania, you can shop for a supplier based on price or other factors, or you’ll automatically pay the PPL Electric default rate.
If you do shop, beware of variable rates, which start small and then increase depending on the price of power.
3 Steps to Prepare You For Shopping
Step 1
Review the PPL Rate
Review the price to compare, also known as the PPL default rate. This is the rate you pay if you choose not to shop or you’re on our OnTrack program.
Step 2
Check Your Current Rate
Our bill makes it easier than ever to check the rate you’re paying for electricity and see if you can save. You can also view your rate on the Account Summary page of your online profile.
Step 3
Know What to Ask
Before selecting a supplier, ask a few questions about their offer: Will you charge a fixed or variable rate? How long is the contract term? Are there any cancellation fees?
PPL Default Rate
Residential
11.028¢/kWh
Valid 12/1/2023 to 5/31/2024
Next price change: 6/1/2024
Effective 6/1/2024 to 11/30/2024
10.040¢/kWh
Business
11.386¢/kWh
Valid 12/1/2023 to 5/31/2024
Next price change: 6/1/2024
Effective 6/1/2024 to 11/30/2024
9.237¢/kWh
Select an Option
Standard Offer
Participating suppliers offer a 7% discount off the price to compare, also known as the PPL default rate, at a fixed price for a year, with no early cancellation fees.
Choose a Supplier
Find a supplier that offers the service, energy source and price that’s right for you. When you sign up with a new supplier, they’ll notify us to make the switch.
PPL Default Rate
If you prefer not to shop or cancel with your existing supplier and return to default, we'll buy the electricity for you and pass on the cost without markup.
- Pay attention to the specific terms of the agreement you sign with a supplier. Sometimes suppliers offer introductory offers or special incentives. Make sure your rate doesn’t increase significantly at some point in the future. These are called “variable rates.” Often, they start low and then increase depending on the price of power.
- Make sure you understand when your contract ends and determine if there are any cancellation fees of which you need to be aware.
- Compare your supply rates often so you can stay on the lookout for the best rate possible.