How FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | 9,914 | -5.42 | -$585 |
| Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 13.96 | 12,322 | -3.41 | -$368 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | 14.42 | 32,231 | -2.95 | -$318 |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | 14.53 | 20,932 | -2.84 | -$307 |
| Bedford Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 14.55 | 8,837 | -2.83 | -$305 |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | 14.87 | 18,180 | -2.50 | -$270 |
| Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc | 15.58 | 18,190 | -1.79 | -$194 |
| PECO Energy | 16.16 | 1,205,013 | -1.21 | -$131 |
| Wellsborough Electric Co | 16.45 | 5,158 | -0.93 | -$100 |
| PPL Electric Utilities | 16.99 | 797,773 | -0.38 | -$41 |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc | 17.03 | 23,629 | -0.35 | -$37 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co (this page) | 17.37 | 1,464,054 | — | — |
15 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Pennsylvania (see below).
Where FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$585 |
| Franklin | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$585 |
| Greene | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$585 |
| Lawrence | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$585 |
| Washington | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$585 |
| Bedford | Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 13.96 | +$368 |
| Fayette | Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 13.96 | +$368 |
| Somerset | Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 13.96 | +$368 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Pennsylvania you can shop the supply portion regardless of county. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 55 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | n/a | 17.37 | n/a |
| Residential customers | n/a | 1,464,054 | n/a |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric serves 1,802,612 residential customers in PA. Statewide context: Pennsylvania electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric bill
Pennsylvania has residential electric supply choice: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: papowerswitch.com.
Electric choice (PAPowerSwitch, PTC per EDC) and gas choice (PAGasSwitch) statewide.
Counties served (PA, EIA-861 2024)
Adams · Allegheny · Armstrong · Beaver · Bedford · Berks · Blair · Bradford · Bucks · Butler · Cambria · Cameron · Centre · Chester · Clarion · Clearfield · Crawford · Cumberland · Dauphin · Elk · Erie · Fayette · Forest · Franklin · Fulton · Greene · Huntingdon · Indiana · Jefferson · Juniata · Lancaster · Lawrence · Lebanon · Lehigh · Lycoming · McKean · Mercer · Mifflin · Monroe · Montgomery · Northampton · Perry · Pike · Potter · Somerset · Sullivan · Susquehanna · Tioga · Venango · Warren · Washington · Wayne · Westmoreland · Wyoming · York
Head-to-head comparisons
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co vs PECO Energy
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co vs PPL Electric Utilities
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Questions people ask
- Is FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co more expensive than other Pennsylvania utilities?
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co customers paid an average 17.37 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% above the Pennsylvania volume-weighted average of 17.23 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Pennsylvania does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via papowerswitch.com if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co have?
- 1,464,054 residential customers in Pennsylvania in 2024 across 55 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.