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Compare Met-Ed Electricity Rates

Author: Jesse Shaver | Reviewer: Adam Cain | Updated:

What is the Met-Ed Price to Compare?

The current Met-Ed price to compare is 11.01¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) effective December 1st, 2024

The “price to compare” (PTC) is a benchmark rate set by your local utility company that allows you to compare their standard electricity rate with offers from other retail suppliers.

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Metropolitan Edison (Met-Ed), a FirstEnergy company founded in 1917, serves over 560,000 customers across southeast Pennsylvania. All Met-Ed customers enjoy the ability to choose their electricity provider thanks to Pennsylvania’s Energy Choice program, sometimes referred to as PA Electric Choice.

Over 143,000 Met-Ed customers have switched to a retail energy provider according to the PA Public Utility Commission.

Met-Ed Customers Who Have Switched to a Retail Electric Supplier

PECO Total Switching Customers % of Customers % of Electricity Load
Residential 112,580 21.5 21.7
Commercial 30,246 43.4 63.8
Industrial 802 92.9 97.5
Total 143,628 24.2 56.9

Percentage based on the total number of customers of regulated electric utilities in Pennsylvania as of March 2025.

Historical Met-Ed Price to Compare

Price to Compare Effective Date Range Price to Compare (rate per kWh)
November 30th, 2024 11.01¢
May 31st, 2024 10.41¢

Energy Choice in Pennsylvania

Customers in the Met-Ed service area receive both the delivery and supply of their electricity from the utility. Energy Choice, or PA Electric Choice gives you the ability to control the supply portion of your electricity by choosing a retail electricity provider and plan that works best for you. By participating in Energy Choice, Met-Ed customers can realize huge potential savings over the default rate that Met-Ed charges for electricity.

The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) operates PA Power Switch, the official energy shopping website for the state. Here you’ll find hundreds of offers from a large number of electricity providers with varying degrees of reliability and customer service levels.

ElectricityRates.com eliminates the confusion of shopping for electricity rates by bringing you only great rates from some of the best electricity providers in PA. In the Marketplace, you can compare rates in under a minute and switch providers in about five minutes total so you can spend your energy on other things.

Ways to Compare Rates and Secure a Fixed-Rate Plan

Pennsylvania consumers have several avenues available to explore competitive electricity rates and potentially lock in a fixed-rate plan to avoid PECO’s Price to Compare fluctuations:

  1. Explore the PA Power Switch Website: The PA Power Switch website operated by the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission offers a comprehensive marketplace with potentially hundreds of competing energy offers. While this provides a wide array of choices, navigating through numerous plans and determining the best supplier for your specific needs can sometimes feel overwhelming.
  2. Simplify Your Search with ElectricityRates.com: ElectricityRates.com offers a secure, fast, and simple process designed to streamline your rate comparison experience. We present you with only the best rates from top-rated and trusted electricity suppliers serving Pennsylvania, saving you time and effort in your search for the ideal plan.
  3. Shop Directly Through Supplier Websites: You also have the option to visit individual energy suppliers’ websites. However, keep in mind that you will only see the plans offered by that specific supplier, requiring you to visit multiple websites to get a broader view of the competitive landscape.

Reading Your Met-Ed Electricity Bill

There are typically two different types of charges on your Met-Ed electricity bill, delivery charges and supply charges. You will also want to be ware of the Met-Ed Price to Compare when shopping for electricity rates and considering switching providers.

Delivery Charges

These charges go to Met-Ed and are there to ensure the reliable delivery of your electricity. These charges stay the same no matter who your electricity provider is. The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission sets these delivery charges for every utility in the state.

Supply Charges

Supply charges are what you pay for the electricity that you use. These are calculated by multiplying your monthly usage in kWh by your electricity supply rate. By default, your electricity is supplied by Met-Ed at the Price to Compare. If you participate in PA electric choice, these will reflect your chosen electricity provider and rate.

How to Read Your Electricity Bill. Break down of charges found on your bill.

Assistance Programs for Met-Ed Customer Programs

Met-Ed has multiple programs that its customers can use if experiencing financial hardship.

  • Payment Assistance Programs – These include federal programs like Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and PA based programs like Customer Assistance Program (CAP)
  • Special Payment Arrangements – These are based on eligibility and need.
  • WARM Program – Low-income customers can obtain a free energy audit and possibly qualify for free energy-efficiency upgrades.

There’s something for everyone, so be sure to check out the full list of Met-Ed customer programs.

Met-Ed Contact Information

Want more information about switching PA electric providers? Visit our comprehensive guide to Pennsylvania electricity rates.

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