Pennsylvania Commercial Electricity & Natural Gas

Pennsylvania Commercial Energy Market

Pennsylvania commercial electricity averaged about 13.68¢/kWh in April 2026 (EIA), near the U.S. average, while commercial natural gas averaged about $12.57 per Mcf. Pennsylvania has one of the most mature and business-friendly choice markets in the country for both fuels, with utilities like PECO, PPL, and Duquesne Light handling delivery while businesses shop competitive suppliers. Compare PA in our electricity rates by state and gas rates by state tables.

Read the In-Depth PA Guide

For a full walkthrough of how Pennsylvania electricity choice works — including the Price-to-Compare (PTC), why PJM capacity costs (the 2027/2028 auction cleared at a record $333.44/MW-day) are pushing rates up, and how PECO, PPL, and Duquesne customers lock competitive rates — read our detailed Pennsylvania Commercial Electricity Guide (2026).

How Pennsylvania Energy Choice Works

Your utility delivers power and gas and handles outages; you choose a competitive Electric Generation Supplier (EGS) for the supply portion. If you don't shop, you pay the utility's Price-to-Compare, a default rate that floats and resets periodically — passing through PJM capacity and wholesale costs. A competitive fixed rate can lock in below a rising PTC. See the Pennsylvania electricity shopping guide and Pennsylvania natural gas shopping guide.

How to Lower Your Pennsylvania Energy Costs

• Beat the Price-to-Compare with a competitive fixed rate. See comparing supplier offers and switching suppliers step by step.
• Hedge PJM capacity with a 24-36 month term. See the PJM capacity auction analysis and 2027 forecast.
• Manage demand charges with the demand charge calculator.
• Lock gas before winter. See the Winter 2026-2027 gas outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average commercial electricity rate in Pennsylvania? About 13.68¢/kWh (EIA, April 2026), near the U.S. average. Your rate depends on your utility (PECO, PPL, Duquesne), rate class, load profile, and whether you're on the Price-to-Compare or a competitive fixed rate.

What is the Price-to-Compare? The Price-to-Compare (PTC) is the default supply rate your utility charges if you don't choose a competitive supplier. It floats and resets periodically, passing through PJM capacity costs. A fixed competitive rate can lock in below a rising PTC.

Can Pennsylvania businesses choose their energy supplier? Yes. Commercial customers shop competitive licensed suppliers for both electricity and natural gas supply, while PECO, PPL, Duquesne, and the gas utilities continue delivery.

Get a free Pennsylvania commercial rate review. Contact us or call 833-264-7776.