West Penn Power Price to Compare
Current rate + quarterly history
By John Spencer • Updated June 2026
West Penn Power's Price to Compare (PTC) is the default supply rate for customers who haven't chosen a competitive electricity supplier. It's also the benchmark for shopping — any supplier rate below the PTC saves you money.
Current Price to Compare
11.634¢/kWh
Effective June 1, 2026
Previous PTC (March-May 2026): 11.178¢/kWh
How West Penn Power sets its Price to Compare
West Penn Power Companydoesn't set the PTC arbitrarily. The rate reflects actual costs of procuring electricity for default service customers through a process overseen by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
West Penn Power runs competitive auctions to buy wholesale electricity. These auctions secure supply from generators at market prices. The utility then passes these costs directly to customers — no markup, no profit on the supply side.
The PTC includes generation costs, transmission charges, Pennsylvania's gross receipts tax, and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard compliance. When wholesale electricity prices rise — as they have with recent capacity market increases — the PTC rises accordingly.
Rate changes occur quarterly: typically June 1, September 1, December 1, and March 1. The PA PUC publishes upcoming rates approximately two weeks before they take effect.
West Penn Power PTC history
Residential Price to Compare rates over the past two years
| Period | Rate (¢/kWh) |
|---|---|
| June 2026(Current) | 11.634¢ |
| December 2025 | 11.178¢ |
| June 2025 | 10.52¢ |
| December 2024 | 9.98¢ |
| June 2024 | 9.65¢ |
| December 2023 | 9.82¢ |
Source: PA PUC rate filings. Rates shown are residential class averages.
How West Penn Power PTC compares to competitive suppliers
The current West Penn Power PTC of 11.634¢/kWh is the rate for customers who haven't shopped. But competitive suppliers often offer lower rates.
As of June 2026, several PUC-licensed suppliers in West Penn Powerterritory are offering fixed rates in the 9-10¢/kWh range — 1.5-2.5¢ below the current PTC.
Savings math
At typical West Penn Power household usage of approximately 850 kWh/month:
West Penn Power default (11.634¢): $98.36/month supply
Competitive rate (9.5¢): $80.75/month supply
Monthly savings: $17.61
Annual savings: $211
Higher-usage households save more. A household using 1,200 kWh/month during summer AC season would save approximately $25/month, or $300/year.
How to switch from West Penn Power PTC to a competitive supplier
Find your West Penn Power account number
Look at the top of your West Penn Powerbill. Your account number is typically 10 digits. You'll need this to complete enrollment with any supplier.
Compare available rates
Use PA Power Switch (the state's official tool) or Volt Butler to compare supplier rates. Look for fixed rates below the current 11.634¢ PTC.
Enroll online
Select your plan and complete enrollment on the supplier's website. You'll enter your West Penn Power account number to authorize the switch.
Wait 1-2 billing cycles
The switch processes automatically through West Penn Power. No phone calls required, no service interruption. Your new rate appears on your bill once the switch completes.
How West Penn Powerfits into FirstEnergy's PA structure
West Penn Power Company is one of four Pennsylvania electric distribution utilities owned by FirstEnergy Corp. Despite sharing a parent company, each FirstEnergy PA utility sets its Price to Compare independently based on its own procurement, service territory, and PUC filings.
The four FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities are:
- Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison) — Eastern PA, including Reading and Harrisburg areas
- Penelec (Pennsylvania Electric) — North-central and western PA, including Erie, Johnstown, and Altoona
- Penn Power (Pennsylvania Power) — Western PA border region, including New Castle and Sharon
- West Penn Power — Southwestern PA, including Pittsburgh suburbs west of Duquesne territory
Each utility operates within its defined geographic service territory. Customers in West Penn Power territory cannot switch to a different utility —West Penn Power delivers your electricity regardless of which competitive supplier you choose. What you can choose is who supplies (generates) that electricity.
See PTC rates for the other FirstEnergy PA utilities:
Frequently asked questions about West Penn Power PTC
- What is West Penn Power's current Price to Compare?
- West Penn Power's current residential Price to Compare is 11.634 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh). This rate took effect June 1, 2026, and represents a 4.1% increase from the previous quarter's rate of 11.178¢/kWh.
- Why does West Penn Power's PTC change every quarter?
- West Penn Power's Price to Compare changes quarterly because the utility procures electricity through periodic auctions. These auctions reflect current wholesale electricity costs, capacity market results, and regulatory requirements. When wholesale costs rise, the PTC rises accordingly. The PA PUC reviews and approves all rate changes.
- Is West Penn Power's PTC the cheapest option in their territory?
- Usually not. West Penn Power's PTC is the default rate for customers who haven't chosen a competitive supplier. Licensed competitive suppliers often offer rates below the PTC. As of June 2026, several suppliers in West Penn Power territory offer fixed rates in the 9-10¢/kWh range — 1-2¢ below the current PTC.
- Will switching from West Penn Power change my utility service?
- No. Switching suppliers only changes who generates your electricity. West Penn Power remains your utility for all delivery and service purposes. They still own the poles and wires, respond to outages, read your meter, and send your bill. There is no service interruption during the switch.
- How does West Penn Power calculate the Price to Compare?
- West Penn Power's PTC reflects the actual cost of procuring electricity for default service customers. The utility runs competitive auctions to buy wholesale electricity, then passes those costs directly to customers without markup. The PTC includes generation costs, transmission charges, gross receipts tax, and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard compliance costs.
Related resources
West Penn Power Utility Overview
Complete guide to West Penn Power rates, service area, and supplier options
View pagePA Price to Compare Guide
What PTC is, why it changes, and how to use it when shopping
Read guidePA Power Switch Guide
How to use Pennsylvania's official comparison tool
Read guideBest PA Electricity Plans
Top-rated plans for Pennsylvania customers
Compare plansPTC rates for other PA utilities
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