Penelec (FirstEnergy Pennsylvania)'s current price to compare is 13.143¢ per kWh for homes and 12.921¢ for small businesses. That's the price you pay for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier, and it's the number any supplier offer has to beat.
I keep this page current from Penelec's own published figures, so you can check it before you shop.
Penelec Price to Compare Right Now
| Customer type | Price per kWh | In effect |
|---|---|---|
| Residential (RS) | 13.143¢ | from Jun 1, 2026 |
| General Secondary, non-demand metered (GS-Small) | 12.921¢ | from Jun 1, 2026 |
| General Secondary, demand metered (GS-Medium PTC) | 12.921¢ | from Jun 1, 2026 |
| All Electric School, Church or Hospital (H) | 12.921¢ | from Jun 1, 2026 |
Source: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, Penelec Rate District Prices to Compare, effective June 1, 2026 (checked September 29, 2026). Supply only, in cents per kWh. Next change: December 1, 2026. Always check the price printed on your latest bill; your rate class is listed there. See how Pennsylvania and Illinois utilities have moved since 2023 in our utility price history.
What This Means for Your Business
- It changes on Penelec's schedule, not yours. A fixed price from a licensed supplier locks the number for the term you choose.
- What it's worth: A business using 5,000 kWh a month at 12.921¢ pays about $646 a month for supply alone. Every 1¢ per kWh a supplier can beat that by is worth about $50 a month, or $600 a year, at that usage.
- It's a benchmark, not a quote. Licensed suppliers price your actual account. Whether an offer beats it depends on your usage, start date, and term.
- Capacity matters for bigger accounts. Penelec is in PJM, where capacity costs are part of what you pay. Check how any contract handles them. Here's the story on PJM capacity.
- Churches, schools, and hospitals that heat with electricity have their own rate class (H).
How to Compare an Offer to Penelec
- Find your rate class and price on your Penelec bill (or use the table above).
- Compare the price per kWh for supply only.
- Check the term, the end date, and what happens when the contract ends.
- Check for a cancellation fee and any monthly fee.
- Pennsylvania gives you 3 business days to cancel after you receive the supplier's disclosure statement, and suppliers must send notices before a fixed contract ends. More in our Pennsylvania guide.
Let Us Beat Penelec's Price for You
Send a photo of your Penelec bill. We get licensed suppliers to quote your actual account, read the fine print for you, and watch your end date so a quiet rollover never costs you. It's free to you: the supplier you choose pays us. If nothing beats what you pay now, we'll tell you.
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FAQ
What is Penelec's price to compare right now?
Residential (RS): 13.143 cents per kWh (from Jun 1, 2026). General Secondary, non-demand metered (GS-Small): 12.921 cents (from Jun 1, 2026). General Secondary, demand metered (GS-Medium PTC): 12.921 cents (from Jun 1, 2026). All Electric School, Church or Hospital (H): 12.921 cents (from Jun 1, 2026). Source: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, Penelec Rate District Prices to Compare, effective June 1, 2026.
When does it change next?
December 1, 2026.
Does switching suppliers change who delivers my power?
No. Penelec still delivers your electricity and handles outages. Only the supply price changes.
Is this the lowest price available?
Not necessarily. It's the benchmark. Licensed suppliers may offer a lower fixed price for your account, depending on your usage, start date, and term.