Harrisburg energy rates
If you’re looking for an affordable energy plan in Pennsylvania’s capital, you’re in luck. Like the rest of the state, Harrisburg has a deregulated electricity market. This gives the city’s residents and business owners the option to pick their electric provider and sign up for an energy plan that fits their needs.
Choose Energy’s marketplace makes it easy to find Harrisburg electricity rates and compare power companies. We work with reliable energy providers from around Pennsylvania, and our goal is to help you find the best electric company near you. Our free marketplace also has a wealth of resources to help you learn about energy deregulation, how to lower your bill, and more.
Ready to get started? Enter your ZIP code to discover the best electricity rates in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg electricity rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| Public Power - Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate | 12 months | $0.097/ kWh |
| Constellation - 6 Month Home Power Plan | 6 months | $0.100/ kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter 8 | 8 months | $0.101/ kWh |
| Energy Harbor - Safe Harbor 7 | 7 months | $0.106/ kWh |
| Frontier Utilities - PA Frontier Secure Power 12 | 12 months | $0.107/ kWh |
| Smart Energy - Green 6 Month Fixed Rate | 6 months | $0.118/ kWh |
| CleanChoice Energy - Clean World | 12 months | $0.144/ kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 10/12/2024, 1:51:58 PM CDT for ZIP Code 17101. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
*All pricing shown in cents per kWh
Harrisburg energy deregulation
In 1996, Pennsylvania passed legislation to deregulate its electricity market, giving residents the ability to pick their energy provider. Before that, consumers had to buy power from their local utility. Unfortunately, if they were unhappy with their rate or service, they couldn’t switch electricity companies.
A few years later, lawmakers also deregulated Pennsylvania’s natural gas market. This allowed Harrisburg residents to shop around for natural gas providers instead of buying from UGI Central Penn Gas.
If you live or own a business in Harrisburg, there are many energy plans and providers to consider. As you shop around, you’ll find fixed-rate, variable-rate, and no-deposit plans (such as prepaid plans).
Harrisburg utility companies and energy providers
When you live in a deregulated city like Harrisburg, it’s important to understand the difference between utility companies and energy providers.
Utilities are in charge of distributing power to homes and businesses within their service area. They also maintain power lines and respond to power outages. Your utility is assigned based on where you live, so you can’t choose it.
In Harrisburg, the utility company is PPL Electric Utilities. If your power goes out, you can report it by:
- Submitting a report through the PPL Electric Utilities outage center
- Calling PPL Electric Utilities at 1-800-342-5775
On the other hand, electric companies sell plans and manage your account. There are several popular Harrisburg electricity providers to choose from on our marketplace, including Atlantic Energy, CleanChoice Energy, Clearview Energy, Constellation Energy, Direct Energy, Energy Harbor, Public Power, and Smart Energy.
If you don’t pick an energy provider in Harrisburg, you’ll default to an electricity rate from PPL Electric Utilities, which is known as the price to compare (PTC). As of July 2024, the PTC in Harrisburg is 10.04 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Harrisburg renewable energy
Pennsylvania has a growing focus on green energy, such as wind energy and solar power. In fact, energy providers in the Keystone State are required to buy a specified percentage of their power from renewable sources.
As a Harrisburg electricity customer, you can enjoy the benefits of green energy because several providers in the city sell renewable energy plans. To find green electricity rates near you, submit your ZIP code on this page. Then, find the features filter and check the “renewable” box.
Harrisburg electricity rates in your area
Electricity rates vary across Pennsylvania, mainly due to differing transmission fees and taxes in different parts of the state. This is why it’s important to consider your location when searching for electricity rates.
To compare electric rates in Harrisburg, enter your ZIP code on the Choose Energy marketplace. We’ll use it to show you accurate energy pricing in your area and help you find cheap electricity in Harrisburg.