PUC: Electric Utilities Changing Cost Of Electricity For Customers On June 1 From 0.05% to 19.8%

On May 20, the Public Utility Commission alerted consumers that electric generation prices for all PUC-regulated electric utilities will adjust on June 1 – just as summer temperatures and air-conditioning use begin increasing electricity demand across Pennsylvania.

If you do not shop for your electricity supply, your default electric cost Price to Compare will be--

Utility                     Current Price    June 1 Price    Change 

Citizens’ Electric        13.209¢          13.215¢.     +0.05%

(estimated)

Duquesne Light            13.75¢           14.14¢       +2.84%

(estimated)

Met-Ed                        12.965¢          13.951¢      +7.6%

PECO (estimated)       11.024¢          11.572¢      +4.97%

Penelec                        11.747¢          13.142¢     +11.88%

Penn Power                12.606¢          13.477¢      +6.9%

Pike County Light      11.21¢           13.43¢       +19.8%

 & Power (estimated)

PPL                            12.953¢          13.147¢      +1.5%

UGI Electric              11.212¢          12.617¢     +12.53%

Wellsboro Electric     12.352¢          12.556¢      +1.65%

West Penn Power       10.947¢          12.075¢      +10.3%

Understanding Your Bill

Electric bills have two primary components:

-- Generation/supply charge – This is the cost of the electricity itself. This is set either by your competitive supplier (if you shop), or your utility’s “Price to Compare” (PTC) quarterly, if you do not shop.

-- Delivery/distribution charge – This charge includes the cost for the poles, wires, and other infrastructure and operational services to deliver energy to your home or business.

The PUC regulates distribution rates and utility service quality, but wholesale electricity prices are driven by regional energy markets and are not directly controlled by the Commission.

For many residential customers, generation charges may account for roughly 50% or more of a total electric bill, though the total impact of summer bills can vary significantly depending on weather conditions and household electricity usage.

Why Summer Bills Can Increase Quickly

During periods of extreme heat, electric bills can rise quickly because air conditioners and cooling systems run longer and more frequently. 

Even modest increases in electric supply prices may have a larger impact during especially hot months because total household electricity use also increases.

The PUC encourages consumers to pay close attention to both electricity prices and overall energy usage during the summer season.

Your Summer Energy Checklist: Simple Steps to Save and Stay Connected

To help consumers prepare for warmer weather, the PUC encourages everyone to take these simple steps:

-- Review your current electric bill and monitor your energy usage as temperatures rise.

-- Contact your utility early if you are concerned about paying your bill or falling behind on payments.

-- Ask about CAPs, budget billing, hardship funds, and payment arrangements.

-- Reduce unnecessary energy use by adjusting thermostats, replacing HVAC filters, sealing air leaks, using fans, and limiting heat-producing appliances during the hottest parts of the day.

-- Explore conservation resources and educational tools through PAPowerSwitch.com.

Click Here for the full PUC announcement.

NewsClip:

-- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Electric Bills Around Pittsburgh Will Be Rising (Again) Next Month

[Posted: May 25, 2026]  PA Environment Digest