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The PUC publishes the PTC every quarter. It is the rate to beat. The 4 fields on the supplier list every shopper should sort by — and which to ignore.

Harry Parker

Energy Consultant, Seenra Inc

State spotlight7 min readPublished

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PA PTC quarterly publish cycle

Each utility files a new PTC every quarter. Suppliers update their offers within 5 business days. The 13-week window is the typical lock-decision rhythm.

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The Pennsylvania PUC publishes the price-to-compare (PTC) for each utility every quarter. The PTC is the rate to beat when shopping suppliers. PaPowerSwitch.com lists all PUC-certified suppliers and their current offers. Four supplier-list fields to sort by: locked rate, contract term, cancellation fee, renewal terms. Ignore: introductory rates, opt-in green premiums, monthly customer charges beyond what the utility already bills.

How the PTC is set

Each PA utility files a procurement plan with the PUC. The procurement plan describes how the utility will buy power on behalf of default-service customers. The PUC approves the plan and publishes the resulting PTC quarterly.

PTC is the rate a customer pays if they have not enrolled with a supplier. It is also the benchmark every supplier offer is compared against on PaPowerSwitch.

The 4 supplier-list fields to sort by

Field 1: locked rate per kWh. The rate that holds for the full contract term. Field 2: contract term. 18 to 24 months is the sweet spot.

Field 3: cancellation fee. $0 to $50 acceptable; over $100 is a red flag. Field 4: renewal terms. Confirm at least 30 to 60 days notice before auto-renewal so you can re-shop.

What to ignore on the PaPowerSwitch interface

Ignore: variable rate plans (price moves monthly with wholesale). Ignore: introductory rates that re-price after 3 months. Ignore: green premium upcharges unless you specifically want certified renewable energy.

Sort the offer list by 18-month locked rate ascending. Click into the top 3 to 5 offers to read the contract details. Pick one that satisfies all 4 critical fields.

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Common questions

Quick answers from the editorial desk

How often does the PA PTC adjust?
Each PA utility files a new PTC every quarter. The PUC approves before the rate takes effect. Customers on PTC see the new rate on their first bill of the new quarter.
Does the PUC vet suppliers before listing on PaPowerSwitch?
Yes. Suppliers must be PUC-certified to list. Certification requires financial bonds, marketing compliance, contract review, and customer-service standards. The PUC removes suppliers from the site if certification is revoked.
Does the PTC include capacity charges?
Yes. The PA PTC bundles supply + capacity into a single per-kWh rate for residential customers. Locking a supplier rate replaces only the supply portion; capacity stays with the regulated utility tariff.
What is the supplier complaint process if I have an issue?
File a complaint with the PA PUC online or via mail. The PUC mediates between the customer and the supplier. If the complaint involves marketing or contract terms, the AG Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection also has jurisdiction.

Further reading

Pillar guide, cluster siblings, and state pages cited above

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