Welcome to Erie Energy from ChooseEnergy.com!

Whether you are moving into a new home or business, or simply wanting to switch Erie energy providers to lower your energy costs – ChooseEnergy.com can help.

Since you are located in a deregulated area of Pennsylvania and in the Penelec Utilities service area you do have a choice in your energy provider. Erie residents and businesses can choose to stay with their Affiliate Retail Electric Provider (PPL), or you can choose one of several competing Erie energy providers.  Choose Energy can help you sort through your options and help you choose the Erie energy company that best fits your needs for your home or business.

Please note: Your local wires company is still responsible for maintaining the wires and poles, delivery of the electricity, and responding to emergency outages. The only thing that changes is billing and customer service. Pennsylvania energy companies will compete for your business by offering lower prices, added customer service benefits, or renewable energy options. By making a switch to a lower cost Pennsylvania energy provider, you can save hundreds of dollars or more depending on the size of your home or business.

Erie, PA

Located in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, 90 miles north of Pittsburgh, Erie is the state's 4th largest city following Pittsburgh, Allentown and Philadelphia. The County of Erie itself extends approximately 803 square miles and borders New York and Ohio states, beside the shores of Lake Erie. Because Interstate's 90 and 79 connect in Erie County, you'll find easy accessibility to Canada, New York, Ohio as well as the entire Eastern Seaboard.

Erie is named after the lake and the Native Americans that lived alongside the southern shore. Erie is also referred to as the Flagship City after Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship Niagara. In addition, Erie has often been called "Gem" city because of its "dazzling" lake. In 1972 Erie won the renowned All America City Award .It is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's main entry way to the Great Lakes, Lake Erie as well as the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The city blossomed into a maritime focal point following the American Revolution and then became a railroad portal in the course of the American westward expansion. Then, during the Industrial revolution, Erie became a significant city for steel and iron manufacturing and flourished onward into the 20th century.

As the United State's 3rd largest grape producing region, Erie, PA showcases numerous picturesque views and scenery, particularly alongside the Seaway Trail and of course historic Route 6. In addition, the Lake Erie Wine Trail provides a spectacular drive alongside the Lake Erie shoreline with dozens of opportunities to visit captivating wineries.

For a great day outdoors visit Presque Isle State Park which is a national landmark of nature and is an environmental gem, offering the perfect mix of recreation and nature. It is made of a breathtaking 32,000 acres of pristine, sandy peninsula that sticks into Lake Erie providing over 7 miles of beautiful beaches. The Presque Isle Lighthouse there was built in 1872, and is still in use. This is the perfect park of you love bird watching as it has been rated as one of the best bird spotting parks in the country.

The Port Erie Bay front district is a great area to visit all the greatest tourist like activities with its diverse combination of dining places, shopping, seafaring things to do and open areas for picnicking and more. You'll also find sailboat and riverboat cruises and charter fishing. Transportation is a breeze with the areas water taxi and bus shuttle services. Close by at Discovery Square you'll find more museums including one specifically for the kids, the renovated Perry Memorial House and also Dickson Tavern which was at one time a stop for the Underground Railroad. You'll also want to visit the planetarium and historical museum and General Anthony Wayne Memorial Blockhouse.

The Erie Zoo, located on over a beautiful 15 acres, includes over 300 animals living in areas built to provide them with their natural habitats which focus on the jungles of Africa. They also have an Asian area that highlights Asian deer, orangutans, insects and snakes.

If the weather isn't at its best visit Erie's Splash Lagoon which is an indoor water park featuring warm temperatures annually. It has state of the art water rides wrapped in a South Sea Island ambiance with tropical plants, palm trees and exotic flowers.

Erie, PA is a unique, beautiful city that has the best of everything and provides a lifestyle and vacation destination that serves all ages.