How PPL compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PPL, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Electric Co | 13.63 | 5,958 | -3.36 | -$363 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | 14.42 | 32,231 | -2.57 | -$277 |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | 14.87 | 18,180 | -2.12 | -$229 |
| PECO Energy | 16.16 | 1,205,013 | -0.83 | -$89 |
| PPL Electric Utilities (this page) | 16.99 | 797,773 | — | — |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | 17.37 | 1,464,054 | +0.38 | +$41 |
| Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc | 18.25 | 16,742 | +1.26 | +$136 |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | 18.93 | 54,485 | +1.94 | +$209 |
| Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc | 20.08 | 18,206 | +3.09 | +$334 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PPL. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PPL 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 PPL customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PPL premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$544 |
| Columbia | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$544 |
| Montour | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$544 |
| Schuylkill | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$544 |
| Snyder | Borough of Chambersburg | 11.95 | +$544 |
| Northumberland | Citizens Electric Co | 13.63 | +$363 |
| Union | Citizens Electric Co | 13.63 | +$363 |
| Cumberland | Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | 14.42 | +$277 |
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 33 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 19.55 | 16.99 | -13.1% |
| Residential customers | 810,977 | 797,773 | -1.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, PPL serves 1,295,883 residential customers in PA. Statewide context: Pennsylvania electricity rates.
Current residential tariff snapshot (URDB)
| Fixed charge | Energy rate, $/kWh | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $15.52/mo | 0.180 | Dec 2025 |
Tariff structure (tiers, time-of-use, riders) determines your marginal rate; the EIA-861 average above reflects what customers actually paid all-in. Source: OpenEI URDB.
Supply vs delivery on a PPL bill
Pennsylvania has residential electric supply choice: PPL 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)
Berks · Bradford · Bucks · Carbon · Centre · Chester · Clinton · Columbia · Cumberland · Dauphin · Juniata · Lackawanna · Lancaster · Lebanon · Lehigh · Luzerne · Lycoming · Mifflin · Monroe · Montgomery · Montour · Northampton · Northumberland · Perry · Pike · Schuylkill · Snyder · Sullivan · Susquehanna · Union · Wayne · Wyoming · York
Head-to-head comparisons
- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co vs PPL Electric Utilities
- PECO Energy vs PPL Electric Utilities
- PPL Electric Utilities vs UGI Utilities, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is PPL Electric Utilities more expensive than other Pennsylvania utilities?
- PPL Electric Utilities customers paid an average 16.99 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% below the Pennsylvania volume-weighted average of 17.23 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PPL Electric Utilities?
- 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 PPL Electric Utilities have?
- 797,773 residential customers in Pennsylvania in 2024 across 33 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.