Homes served by a supplier
22.4%
1,245,429 homes, 2025
Average price
19.29 cents
12% above the US average
Average monthly bill
$161.90
Pennsylvania, 2025
Choice status
Yes
Open to households
How choice works in Pennsylvania
The state commission runs PAPowerSwitch, which lists supplier offers by distribution company. The utility keeps delivering the power and maintains the lines.
Each distribution company sets a default supply price that most households pay unless they choose a supplier. It changes on a schedule that differs by company, often every quarter or every six months.
- What a supplier changes: the price and terms of the energy you buy, and often the company that sends the bill.
- What it does not change: your delivery utility, your meter, outage service and the poles and wires.
Pennsylvania next to the other choice markets
In 2025, 22.4% of Pennsylvania homes bought from a retail supplier. Among the 15 choice markets on this site, that ranks 5th of 15 for the share of homes with a supplier. The average price was 19.29 cents per kWh, 12% above the US average, and the average bill was $161.90.
| State | Homes with a supplier | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 61.8% | 30.41 | $181.08 |
| Texas | 55.1% | 15.40 | $170.95 |
| Ohio | 49.8% | 16.90 | $147.74 |
| Rhode Island | 24.8% | 29.48 | $165.62 |
| Pennsylvania | 22.4% | 19.29 | $161.90 |
| Illinois | 20.7% | 17.67 | $126.59 |
| New Hampshire | 17.8% | 24.53 | $156.94 |
| Connecticut | 15.3% | 29.31 | $206.46 |
| District of Columbia | 8.8% | 21.92 | $140.05 |
| Maine | 7.3% | 27.69 | $147.67 |
| New York | 7.1% | 26.39 | $154.75 |
| New Jersey | 6.1% | 22.48 | $150.59 |
| Delaware | 5.6% | 17.15 | $157.80 |
| Maryland | 5.6% | 19.53 | $184.42 |
| Michigan | 0.0% | 20.03 | $127.17 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), residential. A higher share of homes with a supplier does not mean lower prices.
Who delivers your power
Delivery utilities in Pennsylvania are regulated, and the largest by residential customers in 2025 were:
| Utility | Type | Homes served |
|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania | Investor-owned | 1,812,335 |
| PECO | Investor-owned | 1,538,993 |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor-owned | 1,311,251 |
| Duquesne Light | Investor-owned | 553,124 |
| UGI Utilities | Investor-owned | 55,181 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 32,580 |
| Central Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,675 |
| REA Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,951 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Cooperatives and municipal utilities may sit outside the choice program. Check who sends your bill.
Not sure who serves you? Use the find my electric company tool or check the top of your bill.
How to compare offers in Pennsylvania
Use PAPowerSwitch and compare each offer with the current price to compare, not with last year’s bill.
The official comparison site is PAPowerSwitch. Start there, because it is run for consumers.
Ready to switch? Read the Pennsylvania switching guide for the steps, the rules we checked and what to confirm first.
- Find your current default price and the date it will next change.
- Ask each supplier for the price, the type, the term, every fee and the early termination fee in writing.
- Compare over a full year, not one month.
- Check what happens when the term ends.
The state commission runs PAPowerSwitch, which lists current supplier offers for your distribution company next to the current price to compare. Start there, because it is built for consumers and shows each offer’s term, price type and cancellation fee.
A supplier offer only changes the supply part of your bill. Your distribution company keeps delivering the power, keeps the meter and restores service after an outage, and it still sends the bill in most cases.
Five questions to ask before you sign
- What is the price per kWh, and is it fixed or variable?
- How long is the term, and what is the fee for leaving early?
- Are there monthly charges, minimum usage fees or conditions on credits?
- What happens when the term ends, and how will I be told?
- How long do I have to cancel after signing?
Your rights and where to complain
Suppliers are licensed or registered with the state, and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission handles complaints. Keep a copy of your contract and any call or email confirmation. If you think you were switched without permission, tell your utility and your regulator right away.
Pennsylvania electricity provider questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Pennsylvania?
Yes. The state commission runs PAPowerSwitch, which lists supplier offers by distribution company. The utility keeps delivering the power and maintains the lines.
Who delivers electricity in Pennsylvania?
Your local utility delivers it. By residential customers in 2025, the largest delivery and utility companies were FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, PECO, PPL Electric Utilities. You cannot change your delivery company.
What happens if I do not pick a supplier in Pennsylvania?
You receive default service, also called the price to compare. Each distribution company sets a default supply price that most households pay unless they choose a supplier. It changes on a schedule that differs by company, often every quarter or every six months.
How many Pennsylvania homes use a retail supplier?
In 2025, retail suppliers served about 22.4% of Pennsylvania residential customers, or 1,245,429 homes (EIA Form EIA-861).
Is a supplier cheaper than the utility in Pennsylvania?
It can be, and it can also be more expensive. Compare an offer against the current default price over a full year, and read the term, the fees and what happens at renewal.