PPL Price to Compare & How to Switch Electric Suppliers

PPL's price for electricity resets on December 1.

Here's what PPL's Price to Compare is today, when it changes, and how to switch to a fixed-rate supplier without any interruption to your service.

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What is PPL's Price to Compare?

PPL Electric Utilities delivers electricity to homes across central and eastern Pennsylvania. If you haven't picked an electric supplier, PPL also supplies the electricity itself, at its default rate. That rate is called the Price to Compare, or PTC. It's the cents-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) figure a supplier offer has to beat for you to save on the supply part of your bill.

The PTC covers supply only, meaning generation plus transmission. PPL's delivery (distribution) charges stay on your bill no matter who supplies your power.

PPL's residential Price to Compare in 2026

PeriodResidential PTCStatus
July 1 – Nov. 30, 202613.079¢/kWhCurrent
June 1 – June 30, 202613.147¢/kWhPast
Dec. 1, 2025 – May 31, 202612.953¢/kWhPast
Dec. 1, 2026 – May 31, 202714.428¢/kWhStarts Dec. 1

Sources: PPL Electric Utilities' Rates & Shopping page, its June 1, 2026 Price to Compare sheet and its Historical Price-to-Compare table. Residential Service (RS) rate shown.

PPL has posted its new price: starting December 1, 2026, its residential Price to Compare will be 14.428¢/kWh, valid through May 31, 2027 (source: PPL's Rates & Shopping page). That's 1.349¢ more than today's 13.079¢, an increase of about 10%. For a home using 1,000 kWh a month, that's about $13.49 more per month on the supply part of the bill. PPL's PTC has moved a lot. It went from 10.771¢ in early 2025 to over 13¢ today, and now 14.428¢ for the coming winter, an increase PPL attributes mainly to higher capacity prices paid to power plants in the regional grid.

When does PPL's Price to Compare change?

PPL says its Price to Compare is fixed for six months and changes twice a year, on June 1 and December 1. (This year it was also adjusted slightly on July 1.) Each change can go up or down. A fixed-rate plan from a supplier locks your supply price for your whole contract, so PPL's twice-a-year changes don't affect you while it lasts.

How to switch electric suppliers in PPL territory

  1. Find your PPL Price to Compare and current rate. On your paper bill, the Supply section on page 1 shows the rate you're paying, with PPL's Price to Compare near the bottom. Online, it's in the "Electricity Supplier" box on your Account Summary page.
  2. Check your current contract, if you already have a supplier. Look for the end date and any early cancellation fee. Pennsylvania waives those fees during the last 30 days of a contract.
  3. Compare fixed-rate offers against PPL's PTC, including the new 14.428¢ price that starts December 1. The state's official comparison site is PAPowerSwitch.com.
  4. Sign up with the supplier you choose. Have your PPL bill handy. The supplier will ask for your PPL account number.
  5. Watch for your disclosure statement. The supplier must send you written terms. You have a 3-business-day window to change your mind after you enroll.

After that, the supplier and PPL handle the switch. Under Pennsylvania's accelerated switching rules, a switch can take effect in about three business days once PPL is notified. Your bill will show the new supplier's rate from the effective date on.

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What stays the same when you switch

PPL still delivers your electricity over the same lines, and your service isn't interrupted.
PPL still sends your bill, fixes outages and reads your meter. You call PPL for power problems, same as always.
Your PPL delivery charges don't change. Only the supply price does.
You can switch again later, or go back to PPL's default rate, at any time. Just check your contract for fees first.

What to watch out for

Variable rates. PPL itself warns that variable rates “start small and then increase depending on the price of power.” A fixed rate keeps the same price for the whole contract.
Early cancellation fees. Many contracts charge a fee if you leave early. Read the disclosure before you sign.
Monthly or enrollment fees. A monthly fee raises your real price per kWh. Add it in before you compare.
Introductory prices. Some offers start low for the first few billing cycles, then change. Ask what the price is after the intro period.
Contract end dates. If you ignore renewal notices, your supplier can keep you on at a different price, which may be variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is PPL's Price to Compare right now?

PPL Electric Utilities' residential Price to Compare is 13.079¢ per kWh, valid from July 1 through November 30, 2026.

What will PPL's Price to Compare be on December 1, 2026?

PPL's residential Price to Compare will be 14.428¢ per kWh from December 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, up from 13.079¢. That's about a 10% increase, according to PPL's Rates and Shopping page at pplelectric.com.

Where do I find the Price to Compare on my PPL bill?

On page 1 of your paper bill, look at the Supply section. PPL's Price to Compare is shown near the bottom of it. Online, check the Electricity Supplier box on your Account Summary page.

Will switching suppliers interrupt my electric service?

No. PPL keeps delivering your electricity, reading your meter, handling outages and sending your bill. Only the company that supplies the electricity changes.

How long does it take to switch suppliers in PPL territory?

Under Pennsylvania's accelerated switching rules, a switch can take effect in about three business days once PPL is notified. You also have a 3-business-day window to cancel after enrolling.

Is there a fee to switch electric suppliers?

It depends on your current agreement. If you're on PPL's default rate, there's no contract to break. If you already have a supplier, check your contract for an early cancellation fee. Those fees don't apply in the last 30 days of a contract.

Can I go back to PPL's default rate?

Yes. You can contact PPL at any time and ask to return to default service. Check your supplier contract for early cancellation fees first.

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