Rate Information

On June 4, 2026, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a settlement resolving our distribution rate review — supporting continued investment in a more reliable, resilient electric system while expanding protections and support for the customers and communities we serve.

The decision was carefully considered, incorporating feedback from customer advocates and other stakeholders.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approves new distribution rates

News release: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approves new distribution rates
Download the Joint Petition for Settlement
News release: PPL Electric Utilities files regulatory rate request
Download the complete rate case filing
Access the case filing on puc.pa.gov – docket no. R-2025-3057164
Notice of Proposed Rate Change

What we’re doing to invest in reliability and enhance customer support

Stronger system to better withstand extreme weather

Replacing aging infrastructure, adding stronger poles, pole-top equipment and wires and installing additional animal, avian and lightning guards.

Reduced tree-related outages

Increased frequency in tree trimming and removal, including addressing diseased and dying trees both on and off our rights-of-way.

Next-generation smart grid technologies

Expanding advanced automation to accelerate restoration and reduce outages, and data analytics to inform smarter business decisions that deliver the greatest value.

Customer support

Expanding low-income assistance and enhancing screening for eligibility, removing reconnection fees for income eligible customers and continuing to offer flexible payment arrangements, energy saving tools and programs to help customers manage bills.

Protecting customers as demand grows

We established a new large-load customer rate class designed to support system growth while protecting existing customers. This will help ensure infrastructure costs are paid by the large load customers and not inappropriately shifted to other customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rate review?

Before PPL Electric Utilities can change the cost of electricity delivery, or distribution base rates, we must complete a regulated process called a distribution rate review. The distribution base rate review process is governed by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), the state’s independent regulator, and provides the commission and the public the opportunity to review the request and learn why PPL Electric requested a rate change.

The PUC conducts an independent public review process, including opportunities for customers to engage, to ensure the rate increase is fair and serves the best interests of our customers and communities.

When will new rates go into effect?

New rates will be effective starting July 1, 2026.

What is the increase/bill impact for various rate classes/customer types?

For residential customers using 1,000 kWh, the expected total bill change will be approximately $6.48 per month.
For commercial customers using 1,000 kWh and 3 kW, the expected total bill change will be approximately $4.08 per month.

Your prices went up in June 2026. Why are you asking for another increase?

PPL Electric’s distribution base rate request is different from the twice-annual Price to Compare rate changes, which involve energy supply charges. The energy supply costs included in the Price to Compare are passed through, without markup, to customers who do not shop for a third-party supplier. Our Price to Compare rate is fixed for six months and changes twice per year on June 1 and December 1.

When the Price to Compare changes, it is primarily due to changes in energy supply costs which is outside of our direct control. The approximate $20 increase per month for the average residential customer over the last year [or two auctions] is driven by increases in capacity prices paid to generators in PJM.

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