PA House Rep. Tina Pickett, whose 110th District includes a portion of Brasford County, reminds constituents concerned about their electric bills that they are encouraged by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to shop for lower prices through PAPowerSwitch.com.
According to the PUC, after an extended period of rising energy prices, offers from competitive suppliers in many parts of the state can now be found at well below the electric generation price currently available from many utilities. Because energy costs typically make up more than half a total utility bill, lower energy prices can have a noticeable impact on the size of monthly bills.
According to data compiled by the PUC’s PAPowerSwitch website, more than 3.9 million residential customers across Pennsylvania could cut the size of their monthly bills by using competitive electric suppliers.
When selecting an electric supplier, take note of whether you are signing up for a fixed rate or variable rate contract, since the latter will fluctuate based on demand. Also pay attention to any additional fees that may be included.
