PPL Rates and Electric Prices: 2025 Update
Learn about new PPL electric rates below. Current PPL energy rates can be compared with competitive supplier options.
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 Pennsylvania.
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, 2024.
About PPL: PPL delivers electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in areas including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Bethlehem, Allentown, and Berwick.
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 bill. Additional charges like delivery fees, taxes, and service fees will increase the total amount.
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 Compare.
Recent Changes in PPL Current Rates
PPL's Price to Compare rates have shown significant fluctuation in recent years.
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 increases. 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.
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