Encourages All Customers — Especially At-Risk Households — to Contact Utilities Early and Explore Affordability Options Before Winter Bills Rise

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is alerting consumers that energy supply prices for all PUC regulated electric utilities will adjust on December 1. These seasonal changes matter: during the winter heating months, the cost of electricity can account for more than half of a typical customer bill.

The PUC urges consumers who are worried about winter heating bills to act early and Call Utilities Now to discuss affordability options and assistance programs that will help them to stay connected.

Why December 1 Price Changes Matter – Understanding Your Bill

Electric bills have two primary components:

• Generation/supply charge – This is the cost of the electricity you use. The price is set either by your competitive supplier (if you shop), or your utility’s “Price to Compare” (PTC), if you do not shop.
  
• Delivery/distribution charge – This charge includes the cost for the poles, wires, and other infrastructure and operational services to deliver energy to your home or business. This portion of your monthly bill is set …
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