Penn Power is an electric utility company that provides electricity to homes and businesses in Pennsylvania. The company is owned by FirstEnergy Corp., a diversified energy company headquartered in Ohio. Penn Power serves over 165,000 customers in 23 counties in western Pennsylvania. The company generates electricity from a mix of sources, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy. Penn Power also maintains and operates a transmission and distribution system that includes over 4,600 miles of power lines and 1,300 substations. The company is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its customers while also investing in new technologies and infrastructure to modernize its grid.
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Penn Power's energy comes from natural gas, wind, oil, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 76% of Penn Power's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 22%. Oil provides 1% of Penn Power's electricity. Solar provides 1% of Penn Power's electricity.
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The average electricity rate for Penn Power customers is 13.19 cents/kWh. Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RS-Delivery with Standard Offer | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential (RH) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Controlled Water Heating Service - WH | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Controlled Water Heating Service - WH | Fixed | 2¢ |
| RH (Special Provision) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS-Delivery | Fixed | 5¢ |
The price to compare for Penn Power is 11.23¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 9.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 9.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 12 | 9.98¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapest <12 months | 9.99¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 | 10.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
In 2021, the average Penn Power customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 134 minutes. In total, the average Penn Power customer had their electricity out for about 151 minutes during the whole year.
Penn Power can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Credited to customer's next bill at full retail rate; reconciled annually at "price-to-compare"