Pennsylvania had no October 1, 2026 rate change that we could find as of September 29, 2026. The big 2026 change came on June 1, when utilities reset the default supply price for customers who have not picked an electricity supplier.
Quick Summary
These are residential default-service supply prices (the Price to Compare), not your total bill. Utilities marked “estimated” are labeled that way by the Pennsylvania PUC.
| Utility | Effective Date | Previous Rate | New Rate | Change | Customer Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECO (estimated) | June 1, 2026 | 11.024 ¢/kWh | 11.572 ¢/kWh | +4.97% | About +$5.48 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
| PPL | June 1, 2026 | 12.953 ¢/kWh | 13.147 ¢/kWh | +1.5% | About +$1.94 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
| Duquesne Light (estimated) | June 1, 2026 | 13.75 ¢/kWh | 14.14 ¢/kWh | +2.84% | About +$3.90 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
| Met-Ed | June 1, 2026 | 12.965 ¢/kWh | 13.951 ¢/kWh | +7.6% | About +$9.86 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
| Penelec | June 1, 2026 | 11.747 ¢/kWh | 13.142 ¢/kWh | +11.88% | About +$13.95 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
| Penn Power | June 1, 2026 | 12.606 ¢/kWh | 13.477 ¢/kWh | +6.9% | About +$8.71 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
| West Penn Power | June 1, 2026 | 10.947 ¢/kWh | 12.075 ¢/kWh | +10.3% | About +$11.28 per 1,000 kWh (our estimate) |
What Changed on June 1, 2026?
The PUC said generation prices for all PUC-regulated electric utilities adjust on June 1. These prices are based on wholesale market rates. The PUC said generation can be about half or more of a total bill. It also noted that summer heat and air-conditioning use can affect bills more than the price change itself.
How Much Could Your Electric Bill Change?
Our estimate multiplies the change in cents per kWh by monthly usage and covers the supply portion only. At 1,000 kWh a month, PECO’s change is 0.548 cents times 1,000, or about $5.48 a month. Delivery charges, taxes and fees are not included, and your actual change depends on usage.
Which Customers Are Affected?
The PUC said these changes only affect customers on default service. Customers who chose a competitive supplier keep their contract price until it ends. The PUC also said fewer supplier offers were below the utility’s Price to Compare than in past years, and that offers below it may be short-term contracts, typically three to six months.
What This Means for Homeowners With Solar
A higher Price to Compare raises the value of each kWh your panels offset if you are on default service. If you shop with a supplier, your contract price sets that value. We found no change to Pennsylvania net metering rules in the sources reviewed. Confirm credit terms with your utility.
What Homeowners Should Check on Their Electric Bill
- Whether you are on default service or a supplier contract.
- Your supplier contract end date and renewal terms.
- The generation charge versus the distribution charge.
- Fixed or variable pricing and any early termination fee.
What Happens Next?
Default service prices are scheduled to reset again December 1. PPL had a proposed base rate settlement pending in the spring; we could not confirm its final status or effective date. Compare current offers at PAPowerSwitch.com, the PUC’s shopping site.
Published: September 30, 2026 Last verified: September 29, 2026
Sources
- Pennsylvania PUC, June 1 electric price changes (May 20, 2026): https://www.puc.pa.gov/press-release/2026/puc-alerts-consumers-to-june-1-electric-price-changes-and-higher-summer-energy-costs-5-20-26
- PAPowerSwitch: https://www.papowerswitch.com/
Fact-Check Before Publication
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 Price to Compare table (all utilities) | PUC press release, May 20, 2026 | Verified |
| “Estimated” label for PECO, Duquesne Light | PUC table | Verified |
| Changes only affect default-service customers | PUC press release | Verified |
| Generation about 50% or more of a bill | PUC press release | Verified |
| Supplier offers below PTC often 3 to 6 months | PUC press release | Verified |
| Per-1,000 kWh dollar figures | Our arithmetic from the PUC table | Estimate |
| Next reset December 1 | Aggregator sites | NOT verified from PUC |
| PPL base rate settlement status | Aggregator sites | NOT verified; stated as unconfirmed |
| Distribution rate changes | Not researched | NOT covered |
| Pennsylvania net metering rules | Not researched | NOT covered |
Frequently asked questions
Are Pennsylvania electricity rates going up on October 1, 2026?
We found no official October 1 change. Default service prices reset on June 1 and December 1, so the next scheduled reset after June is in December.
What is the Price to Compare?
It is the per-kWh price your utility charges for electricity supply if you have not chosen a competitive supplier. Suppliers' offers are compared against it.
Did PECO's Price to Compare go up in June 2026?
The PUC's table estimates PECO's residential Price to Compare rose from 11.024 to 11.572 cents per kWh on June 1, 2026, about 4.97%.