Pennsylvania electric prices
West Penn Power's standard price: 12.08 cents per kWh
Updated April 27, 2026
A kWh is one unit of electricity (kWh on your bill). Your bill may call this price the Price to Compare.
Plans that lock your price for 6 months or more, for a home that uses 1,000 kWh a month. Fees are included. Cheapest first.
1. Direct Energy
For new customers only.
2. AEP Energy
3. Better Buy Energy
For new customers only.
4. AEP Energy
5. Powervine Energy
6. Inspire Clean Energy
7. CleanChoice Energy
For new customers only.
8. Achieve Energy Solutions LLC DBA EnergyPricing.com
For new customers only.
9. Better Buy Energy
For new customers only.
10. Energy Harbor LLC
For new customers only.
| Company | Price | Locked for | Monthly fee | Fee to cancel | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct EnergyNew customers only | 11.19 cents per kWh | 6 months | None | None | About $106 a year less than the standard price |
| AEP Energy | 11.85 cents per kWh | 12 months | None | None | About $27 a year less than the standard price |
| Better Buy EnergyNew customers only | 11.89 cents per kWh | 12 months | None | None | About $22 a year less than the standard price |
| AEP Energy | 12.39 cents per kWh | 18 months | None | None | About $38 a year more than the standard price |
| Powervine Energy | 12.39 cents per kWh | 12 months | None | None | About $38 a year more than the standard price |
| Inspire Clean Energy | 12.46 cents per kWh | 9 months | None | None | About $46 a year more than the standard price |
| CleanChoice EnergyNew customers only | 12.5 cents per kWh | 12 months | None | None | About $51 a year more than the standard price |
| Achieve Energy Solutions LLC DBA EnergyPricing.comNew customers only | 12.59 cents per kWh | 10 months | None | None | About $62 a year more than the standard price |
| Better Buy EnergyNew customers only | 12.69 cents per kWh | 12 months | None | None | About $74 a year more than the standard price |
| Energy Harbor LLCNew customers only | 12.69 cents per kWh | 12 months | None | None | About $74 a year more than the standard price |
Prices come from the State of Pennsylvania's price list (papowerswitch.com). We check it every 2 hours. Judy looks at more than price: she checks your own bill, fees and where prices are going.
| Dates | Standard price |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 to Nov 30, 2026 | 12.08 cents per kWh |
| Dec 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 | 10.95 cents per kWh |
| Jun 1 to Nov 30, 2025 | 10.32 cents per kWh |
It is the price you pay if you never picked another company.
Today it is 12.08 cents per kWh. A kWh is one unit of electricity (kWh on your bill).
Your bill may call it the Price to Compare.
It usually changes on June 1 and December 1.
Yes. Your power stays on. West Penn Power still delivers your electricity and sends your bill.
Only the price part of your bill changes.
You can go back to West Penn Power's standard price later. Check your contract for a fee to leave early.
Call the company you pick, or sign up on its website. You don't call your utility.
Have your West Penn Power bill ready. The company will ask for a number from it.
Look for your customer number on your bill. It is a long number. Give the company every digit.
The new company tells West Penn Power for you.
You have 3 business days to cancel for free after you get the new company's plan papers.
Weekends and holidays don't count.
To cancel, call the new company, write to them or cancel online.
The company must send you a first notice 45 to 60 days before your plan ends.
A second notice must come by mail at least 30 days before it ends.
Come back to Judy Saves when the notice comes. We will check your choices again.
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