Start with PPL’s Price to Compare
PPL’s official shopping guide explains the default supply rate, called the Price to Compare. If you already use a supplier, the rate you actually pay may be different. Keep both figures available so you can compare a new offer with your existing contract and default service.
Check the effective dates on the benchmark before using it. The Price to Compare can change, so a current difference does not establish savings for an entire year. Choosing another supplier also does not remove the distribution charges for delivering power to your Allentown home.
Choose the right utility on PA Power Switch
Use your bill to confirm PPL and your residential rate schedule. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s PA Power Switch comparison tool lets you enter your ZIP code, select the electric distribution company, and compare plan terms for your usage.
A Philadelphia offer for PECO or a Pittsburgh utility benchmark is not a substitute for an Allentown PPL comparison. Your utility account and customer class determine which offers to review, even when a supplier advertises across Pennsylvania.
Calculate supply cost before choosing a contract
Multiply the supplier’s price in dollars per kWh by your expected monthly usage, then add any recurring supplier fee. For illustration, 700 kWh at 10¢/kWh is $70 for supply; a $10 monthly supplier fee raises that to $80. These are example numbers, not an available Allentown offer, and delivery charges and taxes are additional.
Review whether the price is fixed or variable, how long it lasts, and any cancellation fee. Use the same usage for each offer. Then set a reminder before renewal to compare the next supplier price with the PPL benchmark in effect at that time.
Allentown electric rate FAQ
Can Allentown residents choose an electricity supplier?
Residential customers in PPL territory can shop for electricity supply. Confirm your utility and customer class on your bill, then check the offer’s eligibility and terms.
Is PPL’s Price to Compare the total electric rate?
No. It is a default supply benchmark used when shopping. Delivery charges and other bill items still apply, so compare supply prices with supply prices.
Why might my bill rise even with a fixed supply rate?
A fixed supply rate holds the price per kWh under the contract terms; it does not fix how much electricity you use. Usage, delivery charges, and other bill items can still change the total.