Start with the utility on your bill

Use your service ZIP code, delivery utility and rate schedule in the official PA Power Switch comparison tool. A Philadelphia offer for PECO does not automatically apply to a Pittsburgh account in Duquesne Light territory.

Build a short list using the contract summary

Review the supply price, fixed or variable pricing, term, recurring fees, introductory conditions and cancellation terms. PA Power Switch’s contract-summary guidance explains the disclosures. Save the supplier’s current documents before enrollment.

Compare customer-support contacts and any product features that matter to you, such as renewable energy content. If you value a feature enough to pay more for it, keep that decision separate from a claim that the plan lowers your bill.

Compare at your usage, including fees

For an example account using 600 kWh monthly, a 10¢ supply price plus a $12 monthly fee costs $72. An 11¢ price with no monthly fee costs $66. A lower advertised price would cost this household $6 more each month. These invented examples exclude delivery and taxes; use your own bill and actual offer charges.

Repeat the calculation for different months if your usage changes substantially. Include one-time enrollment fees and any charge for leaving your existing contract in the period you compare.

Keep default supply in the comparison

Switching is optional and savings are not automatic. PECO’s customer shopping guidance encourages reviewing supplier terms against its Price to Compare. An attractive introductory deal can become less competitive after renewal.

Choose a plan you can manage

Before accepting an offer, answer three questions: what will it cost at my usage, when can the price change, and what must I do at renewal? If an answer is missing, ask the supplier before enrolling. A supplier’s brand name alone cannot answer these questions for every plan it sells.

Use the ZIP comparison tool to start, then check the final terms with the supplier. For timing, read when to switch and keep a reminder for your next review.

Guide reviewed by Choose My Electric on . Examples are illustrative; verify current offers and terms with the linked official sources. Send a correction.