Electric UtilityDeregulated Market

PPL Electric Utilities

Commercial rate guide for PPL โ€” Eastern and central Pennsylvania including Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton, and the Lehigh Valley. Serves approximately 1.4 million customers.

PA

Rate Overview

Avg Commercial Rate
$0.12per kWh
Service Type
Electric
Supply Choice
Available

Rate Structure

GS-1 (general service small) and GS-3 (general service large) with demand charges above 25 kW. PJM capacity costs allocated via PLC (peak load contribution). Default service set by competitive procurement.

Recent Rate Changes

Rising

5.6% delivery rate increase effective January 2026 approved by PA PUC; default s

5.6% delivery rate increase effective January 2026 approved by PA PUC; default service supply rate decreased 2.1% effective June 2025

Common Billing Issues

Property managers with PPL accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:

PJM capacity PLC tag volatility

Default service vs. competitive supply billing reconciliation

Distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) increasing quarterly

Smart meter data access for property managers

Act 129 energy efficiency rider charges

Deregulation & Supply Choice

Deregulated Market

Businesses can choose their energy supplier in this market.

โœ“Competitive supply choice is available

Full electric generation choice under PA restructuring since 1999. Delivery regulated by PPL under PA PUC oversight. Competitive supply available from licensed EGSs.

Pending Rate Filings

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Distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) update pending before PA PUC; smart meter deployment cost recovery filing

Cities Served

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