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feudalle t1_iz58g2e wrote

I don't see the word significantly in the email. It looks like a heads up email. Hey you use electric heat, it's winter so you'll use heat and your bill will be higher than when you aren't using the heat. I don't see anything about a rate increase.

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Seefate t1_iz5iwar wrote

PECO's energy rate is going to ~$0.098 per kWh in January based on www.papowerswitch.com which is a sharp increase over the last few years (avg. $0.07 kWh). I'm guessing that's why they sent this out to folks, myself included.

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gderti t1_iz5py4z wrote

Dang... PPL in the LV is currently at 14.612 and transport probably another 50% on that... 7cents last year... And raised every half year since...

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ronreadingpa t1_iz5rl9n wrote

That was my thought too. 9.8 cents seems pretty reasonable compared to what many other utilities are charging.

PPL default rate is outrageous. I strongly believe they didn't shop for the best price, which they're legally supposed to, so people would be encouraged to switch to suppliers that are owned / controlled by PPL and/or insiders. Would like to see this investigated.

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gderti t1_iz5s9lp wrote

I've looked.. recently there's no choice... I just ended my previous 24 month@6.6. So this smarts...

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ronreadingpa t1_iz5urcq wrote

Not surprised. It's a lose-lose situation for PPL customers. They're stuck paying high rates and have little to no viable alternatives. PPL seemingly didn't negotiate the best default rates they could. The far lower rates of surrounding utilities reaffirms that belief.

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gderti t1_iz5sx96 wrote

I take that back.... There's some at 11 now... For 12 months... Wondering what ppl is gonna do come June but 3cents is valid

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Pink_Slyvie t1_iz7lmwu wrote

How can I tell which ones are legit and which are scams

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gderti t1_iz7mdk2 wrote

In the end, at least for PPL, the generation company had no effect on me as PPL is who bills me... I recommend making sure there's no start up, monthly, or early termination fee... That way, you can call your local supplier to cancel... Just keep all the paperwork. And Mark on your calendar when your period is up so that you change soon as you have to... So that they can't up your rate before you're gone...

Good luck...

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vasquca1 t1_iz7vomk wrote

Substantial 🤷‍♂️ Significant. Get ready to pay bigly

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Advanced-Guard-4468 t1_iz5o6eo wrote

It will be higher this year than last due to a rate increase across the board for whatever you use to heat (except wood).

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feudalle t1_iz5te6g wrote

I know it sucks, I paid over $5 a gallon for oil. The Brits are actually having rampant fire wood inflation right now with the ng cut backs from russia.

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Iheartpoopjokes t1_izp7it0 wrote

I wish that were true for me. I use a woodstove to heat my finished basement. My guy's prices increased 25% and he's still the cheapest one around.

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kosherdog1027 OP t1_iz5bvrh wrote

True, I assumed that they wouldn't bother sending an email anticipating just a marginal increase in energy costs. I know people on fixed incomes or struggling financially may need to make use of the support services, but I assumed the amount must be a significant percentage to warrant sending a message ahead of time.

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