Penelec Electric Rates (2025)

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Penelec's Residential Price to Compare

The generation supply portion of Penelec (FirstEnergy) bills is 10.474¢/kWh from December 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025.

This rate applies to default service customers in central and western Pennsylvania, including areas like Erie, Altoona, and Johnstown.  

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Recent Rate Trends

Penelec’s Price to Compare has fluctuated over the past year:  

• Dec 2024 – May 2025: 10.474
• Sep – Nov 2024: 9.751
• Jun – Aug 2024: 9.74
• Dec 2023 – May 2024: 0.609

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Rate Impact

The December 2024 increase represents an **8% rise** from the previous September–November 2024 rate (9.751¢/kWh).

For a typical household using 851 kWh, this translates to a **$6.15 monthly increase** in the supply charge compared to the fall 2024 rate.  

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Infrastructure and Assistance

FirstEnergy’s rate adjustments accompany infrastructure upgrades, including grid reliability improvements and a $2 million fund for customer hardship assistance.

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