How to save energy as electricity rates go up in Pennsylvania
THE GOOD NEWS BOTH WERE WEARING LIFE JACKETS AND THEY WERE ABLE TO SWIM TO SHORE SAFELY. WELL, A REMINDER AHEAD OF YOUR NEXT ELECTRIC BILL. THE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE ELECTRIC GENERATION, PRICES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES ARE NOW BEING IMPLEMENTED ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. SO THIS MEANS FOR THE AVERAGE MET CUSTOMER USING THE PRICE TO COMPARE RATE, THE CHANGE WILL RESULT IN A BILL INCREASE OF MORE THAN 4%. SO, ACCORDING TO THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, THE INCREASES ARE DRIVEN BY STEEP INCREASES IN FUEL PRICES AND EXPECTED CONSUMERS USE DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS. SO HOW CAN YOU SAVE ENERGY AND KEEP YOUR HOUSE COOL? WELL, HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF SOME OF THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PUC. SET YOUR THERMOSTAT AT 78 DEGREES WHEN YOU ARE HOME, AND 85 DEGREES OR OFF WHEN YOU ARE AWAY. KEEP DRAPES CLOSED AND SHADES DRAWN. REPLACE FILTERS MONTHLY AND CHECK AIR AND RETURN VENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ALSO REQUEST A HOME ENERGY AUDIT FROM YOUR LOCAL UTILITY TO IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE ENERGY IS BEING LOST. USE DRYERS AND DISHWASHERS IN THE EAR
How to save energy as electricity rates go up in Pennsylvania
Updated: 5:25 PM EDT Jun 1, 2026
The adjustments in the electric generation prices for electric distribution companies are now being implemented across the commonwealth. This means that for the average Met-Ed customer, the change will result in a bill increase of more than 4%. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the increases are driven by steep increases in fuel prices and expected consumer use during the hot summer months. How to save energy Set your thermostat at 78 degrees when you are home and 85 degrees or off when you are away Keep drapes closed and shades drawnReplace filters monthly and check air and return vents on a regular basis You can also request a “Home Energy Audit” from your local utility to identify areas where energy is being lost
The adjustments in the electric generation prices for electric distribution companies are now being implemented across the commonwealth.
This means that for the average Met-Ed customer, the change will result in a bill increase of more than 4%.
According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the increases are driven by steep increases in fuel prices and expected consumer use during the hot summer months.
How to save energy Set your thermostat at 78 degrees when you are home and 85 degrees or off when you are away Keep drapes closed and shades drawnReplace filters monthly and check air and return vents on a regular basis You can also request a “Home Energy Audit” from your local utility to identify areas where energy is being lost