Penelec, short for Pennsylvania Electric Company, is an electric utility that operates in Pennsylvania. It is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation, a leading energy company in the United States. Penelec provides electricity to over 600,000 customers in 31 counties in Pennsylvania. The utility's operations in Pennsylvania include the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Penelec owns and operates 20 substations and more than 5,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in the state. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its customers in Pennsylvania.
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Penelec - Pennsylvania's energy comes from coal, natural gas, and wind. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Penelec - Pennsylvania's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 43%. Wind provides 7% of Penelec - Pennsylvania's electricity.
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The average electricity rate for Penelec - Pennsylvania customers is 14.53 cents/kWh. Penelec - Pennsylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 9.75¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.29¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 10.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
In 2021, the average Penelec - Pennsylvania customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 163 minutes each. In total, the average Penelec - Pennsylvania customer had their electricity out for about 354 minutes during the whole year.
Penelec - Pennsylvania can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Credited to customer's next bill at full retail rate; reconciled annually at "price-to-compare"