PPL Rates and Electric Prices: 2025 Update

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Current PPL Electric Rates (March 2025)

PPL Electric Utilities' residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 10.771¢/kWh from December 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. This represents a 7% increase from the previous rate period and affects all PPL customers throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania16.

For residential customers, this current Price to Compare is higher than the previous rate of 10.040¢/kWh that was in effect from June 1, 2024 through November 30, 20241. PPL delivers electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in areas including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Bethlehem, Allentown, and Berwick1.

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Pennsylvania Energy Usage and Cost Estimates

Pennsylvania households consume approximately 851 kWh per month on average. Using PPL's current rate of 10.771¢/kWh, the estimated monthly supply charge would be:

Monthly Bill = 851 kWh × 10.771¢/kWh ÷ 100 = $91.66

This calculation represents only the generation portion of your bill6. Additional charges like delivery fees, taxes, and service fees will increase the total amount.

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Competitive Supplier Rates vs. PPL Rates Per kWh

Pennsylvania's deregulated energy market allows customers to choose alternative suppliers that may offer lower rates than the utility's standard offer. Current PPL energy rates can be compared with competitive supplier options:

For PPL customers, supplier rates as low as 8.49¢/kWh have been available, potentially providing savings of over 20% compared to PPL's current Price to Compare2. Several electricity suppliers offer competitive fixed-rate plans, including Public Power (11.49¢/kWh for 12 months with monthly fee), Direct Energy (11.79¢/kWh for 7 months), and Constellation (12.49¢/kWh for 6 months)1.

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Recent Changes in PPL Current Rates

PPL's Price to Compare rates have shown significant fluctuation in recent years:

Effective DatePrice to CompareDecember 1, 2024 - May 31, 202510.771¢June 1, 2024 - November 30, 202410.040¢December 1, 2023 - May 31, 202411.028¢June 1, 2023 - November 30, 202312.126¢December 1, 2022 - May 31, 202314.612¢June 1, 2022 - November 30, 202212.336¢

It's important to note that Pennsylvania capacity charges change in June and will increase utility rates by 10-20%. Supplier offers already incorporate these coming cost increases3. Additionally, PPL has filed for Smart Meter Rider – Phase 2 (SMR 2) charges effective January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025, which affects distribution charges for residential customers5.

By monitoring current PPL rates and regularly comparing available options from third-party suppliers, Pennsylvania residents can optimize their electricity costs while preparing for seasonal fluctuations in energy usage. For the best current deals, 6-month contracts currently offer some of the cheapest electricity rates in Pennsylvania3.