PA Electricity Choice Pushes Down Prices

Electricity choice in Pennsylvania allows for alternative power companies to solicit customers who previously did not have choices when it came to who do buy their power from. The program seems to be working as more power companies continue to offer service in the state, resulting in lower electricity prices for energy shoppers.

Electricity customers can compare several rate offers at electricity comparison sites designed to help consumers compare electricity rates, as well as learn about energy choice and current default price structures.

Energy consumers who do not select an alternative supplier pay a default rate with their local utility company (PECO, PPL, Duquesne). The default rates – price to compare – are based on a series of auctions that have previously been held. Choosing a lower priced supplier simply means a lower monthly electric bill, from the same local utility company. Energy choice seems to be working as prices continue to fall, companies expand, and customers adopt to their new choice by shopping. It is becoming more difficult for incentivized politicians to argue against the Compete Coalition, an organization who supports nation wide energy choice programs.