Electric utility in Pennsylvania
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West Penn Power is an electric utility serving more than 720,000 customers in portions of Pennsylvania. It became part of a larger utility group in 2011 when Allegheny Energy merged with FirstEnergy. Today, West Penn Power provides electric service to business and residential customers in 24 counties in Pennsylvania. This service area includes such major cities as Pittsburgh and Scranton.
Customers can choose their electric supplier in Pennsylvania because the state has had a deregulated energy market since 1996. You can shop among energy providers to receive the lowest electric rates for your home or business. Enter your ZIP code to see the cheapest rates in your community.
Although deregulation means you can shop for electricity providers, you can’t shop for the utility that delivers the electricity to you. If you live in West Penn Power’s service area, you will be an automatic customer.
Want to learn more about how deregulation has changed the way you receive power? Check out Choose Energy’s deregulation resources below:
Price to compare refers to the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) you’ll pay if you purchase the default electricity service from your utility company. West Penn Power’s price to compare is 8.514 cents per kWh for residential customers. You can save on energy bills when a private supplier offers lower rates than the utility’s price to compare. To see the current available rates in your area, enter your ZIP code.
Energy suppliers and utility companies are not the same. Your energy provider is a company of your choosing that sells energy to you in the form of a plan. It will send a monthly electric bill to your home or business.
Because Pennsylvania has a deregulated energy industry, you can choose from the energy providers in your area. You can shop for providers by entering your ZIP code on the Choose Energy marketplace.
A utility like West Penn Power is the entity that delivers the energy to your home. Utility companies are also responsible for maintaining the energy infrastructure in your service area. When there is a power outage, the utility responds and restores electric service. Because of this, you should contact West Penn Power when your area is hit by an outage, not your energy supplier.
You can choose from several energy providers that operate in West Penn Power’s service area. These providers include Clearview Energy, Constellation Energy, Public Power, Verde Energy, and YEP Energy.
Having so many suppliers to choose from can help you find the lowest electric rates for your home or business. However, shopping around can be time-consuming. The free Choose Energy marketplace makes it easier for customers to compare rates from trusted energy providers. Enter your ZIP code to find the best providers and plans in your area. If you have more questions about choosing an energy supplier, check out our Energy Buying Guide.
If you suffer a power outage or need to report damage to power lines or other equipment, you’ll need to contact your utility, West Penn Power. Here’s how to reach this utility:
Questions about the steps to take during an outage? Check out our power outage guide for more information.