Wilkes-Barre Electricity Rates

Author: Adam Cain | Reviewer: Jesse Shaver | Updated: October 20, 2025

Wilkes-Barre, affectionately known as “The Diamond City,” was once a powerhouse of the anthracite coal industry. While the industrial landscape has changed, the city remains a significant cultural and economic hub in the Wyoming Valley.

While PPL Electric remains your utility supplier responsible for energy delivery and maintaining infrastructure you also having the freedom to choose your energy supplier known as Energy Choice. This means you can actively seek out more competitive electricity rates and find a plan that works best for your household budget.

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The PPL Price to Compare, or PTC, is the rate PPL charges for the electricity supply portion of your bill if you do not choose a third-party supplier. This rate is set by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and serves as the benchmark for comparing offers from other suppliers on the PA Power Switch website or other retail energy marketplace. If a supplier’s rate is lower than the PTC, you could save money by switching.

The current PPL price to compare is 12.49¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) effective June 1st, 2025 through November 30th, 2025. If a supplier’s rate is lower than the PTC, you could save money by switching.

Price to Compare Effective Date Range	Price to Compare (rate per kWh)
December 1st, 2025	12.49¢
June 1st, 2025 - November 30th, 2025	12.49¢
December 1st, 2024 - May 31st, 2025	10.77¢
June 1st, 2024 - November 30th, 2024	10.04¢
December 1st, 2023 - June 4th, 2024	11.03¢
June 1st, 2023 - November 30th, 2023	12.13¢
December 1st, 2022 - May 31st, 2023	14.61¢
June 1st, 2022 - November 30th, 2022	12.37¢
January 1st, 2022 - May 31st, 2022	8.94¢
December 1st, 2021 - December 31st, 2021	9.50¢
June 1st, 2021 - November 30th, 2021	7.54¢
December 1st, 2020 - May 31st, 2021	7.32¢
June 1st, 2020 - November 30th, 2020	7.28¢
December 1st, 2019 - May 31st, 2020	7.63¢
June 1st, 2019 - November 30th, 2019	7.59¢
December 1st, 2018 - May 31st, 2019	7.04¢
June 1st, 2018 - November 30th, 2018	7.45¢
December 1st, 2017 - May 31st, 2018	7.46¢
June 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017	8.49¢
December 1st, 2016 - May 31st, 2017	7.44¢
June 1st, 2016 - November 30th, 2016	7.49¢
December 1st, 2015 - May 31st, 2016	7.88¢
June 1st, 2015 - November 30th, 2015	9.49¢
March 1st, 2015 - May 31st, 2015	9.56¢
December 1st, 2014 - February 28th, 2015	9.32¢
October 1st, 2014 - November 30th, 2015	8.96¢
September 1st, 2014 - September 30th, 2014	8.81¢
June 1st, 2014 - August 31st, 2014	9.04¢
March 1st, 2014 - May 31st, 2014	8.75¢
December 1st, 2013 - February 28th, 2014	8.75¢
September 1st, 2013 - November 30th, 2013	8.78¢
June 1st, 2013 - August 31st, 2013	8.23¢
March 1st, 2013 - May 31st, 2013	7.24¢
December 1st, 2012 - February 28th, 2013	7.55¢

Understanding Your PPL Bill

Your PPL bill is divided into two main parts: supply and delivery. Understanding the difference is key to taking advantage of energy choice.

Supply Charges: This is the cost of the actual electricity you use. This portion of your bill is competitive, and you can shop for a different supplier to get a lower rate. The PPL PTC is the rate for this part of your bill.
Delivery Charges: These charges cover the costs associated with getting the electricity from the power plant to your home or business. This includes the cost of maintaining power lines, poles, and other infrastructure. PPL will always be your delivery company, and this portion of the bill is regulated by the state, so it will not change if you switch suppliers.

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

PPL Customer Assistance Programs

PPL offers several programs to help customers who may be struggling to pay their bills.

OnTrack: An income-eligible payment plan that can reduce your monthly bill and forgive debt.
Operation HELP: A program funded by PPL, its employees, and customers to provide financial assistance to those with special hardships.
For more information and to see if you qualify, you can contact PPL or visit their website.

PPL Contact Information

Residential Customer Service Number: 1-800-342-5775
Official Website
PPL Outage Map
PPL Bill Pay

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How To Find The Best Wilkes-Barre Electricity Plan For You

Consider the following when switching providers in Wilkes-Barre:

Electricity Supply Rate – This is the rate for your electricity supply charged by the kilowatt-hour. You use it when comparing electricity plans. Your current rate is listed on your electricity bill.
Electricity Plan Type – ElectricityRates.com offers fixed-rate plans. Some plans can include incentives (like smart home systems) and some are sourced from 100% renewable energy.
Electricity Plan Length – This is the duration of time that your electricity rate is locked in. A plan’s length can range anywhere from 6 months to 3 years.

Learn more about your electricity plan options here.

Wilkes-Barre Business Electricity Rates

If you own a business in Wilkes-Barre, you may be missing out on huge electricity savings if you’re not taking advantage of Energy Choice. Businesses generally use more electricity than households. Because of this, businesses can qualify for extremely low electricity rates.

With the help of an ElectricityRates.com energy advisor, you can get an electricity plan designed for your business. That could include customized rates, energy bill optimization and more!

To get started, complete the business quote request form on the business electricity rates page.

Wilkes-Barre Electricity Providers

There are 100+ electricity providers to choose from in Pennsylvania. Some specialize in green energy like, while others have a wide array of plan options and bundle home products. In fact, with so many options to choose from, it’s easy to get confused. How do you know you are picking the right provider and electricity plan? ElectricityRates.com ensures you don’t have to worry about that. By vetting each provider before it is allowed on the site, to make sure you only see the best PA electricity providers offering the best electricity plans.

To learn more about Pennsylvania electricity, visit our comprehensive guide to Pennsylvania Electricity Rates.