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PPL Electric Utilities rate increases and history

The PPL Electric Utilities distribution charge (Schedule RS) was 4.322¢ on January 1, 2022 and is 6.175¢ now, an increase of 42.9%. The table shows each change since 2022, with a link to the official document.

  • 27 rate periods
  • Official sources
  • Checked October 15, 2026
Now
6.175¢
since October 1, 2026
Latest change
+0.3%
from 6.157¢ on October 1, 2026
Since January 1, 2026
+24.3%
from 4.968¢
12 months
+22.3%
from 5.049¢ on November 2, 2025

Latest decision: Settlement approved by the PUC, Delivery: $15.00 a month plus 6.175 cents per kWh, from July 1, 2026 (R-2025-3057164; PPL Electric tariff, effective July 1, 2026).

PPL Electric Utilities distribution charge, cents per kWh, 2022 to now
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PPL Electric Utilities RS rates by effective date

Distribution charges of Rate Schedule RS from PPL's tariff pages filed with the Pennsylvania PUC. The distribution charge includes the Act 129, universal service and storm damage riders. Until June 30, 2026 the printed customer charge also included the smart meter and competitive enhancement riders. The supply price is not included.

PPL Electric Utilities RS: rates in effect from each date (newest first)
FromCustomer chargeDistribution charge (incl. ACR, USR, SDER)Source
October 1, 2026 $15.00 a month6.175¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 3 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 202, Second Revised Page No. 31 …
July 1, 2026 $15.00 a month6.157¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 2 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 202, First Revised Page No. 31 (…
June 1, 2026 $15.50 a month4.927¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 416 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Thirty-Sevent…
April 1, 2026 $15.50 a month4.968¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 413 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Thirty-Sixth …
January 1, 2026 $15.48 a month4.968¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 408 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Thirty-Fifth …
October 1, 2025 $15.52 a month5.049¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 400 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Thirty-First …
July 1, 2025 $15.58 a month5.049¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 399 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Thirtieth Rev…
June 1, 2025 $15.70 a month5.049¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 394 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twenty-Ninth …
April 1, 2025 $15.71 a month4.99¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 391 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twenty-Eighth…
January 1, 2025 $15.62 a month4.99¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 387 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twenty-Sevent…
October 1, 2024 $15.70 a month4.727¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 380 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twenty-Third …
July 1, 2024 $15.75 a month4.727¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 378 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twenty-Second…
June 1, 2024 $15.86 a month4.727¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 375 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twenty-First …
April 1, 2024 $15.86 a month4.717¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 373 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twentieth Rev…
January 1, 2024 $15.77 a month4.717¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 370 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Nineteenth Re…
October 1, 2023 $15.78 a month4.975¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 362 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Fifteenth Rev…
August 1, 2023 $15.82 a month4.975¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 360 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Fourteenth Re…
July 1, 2023 $15.82 a month4.63¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 359 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Thirteenth Re…
June 1, 2023 $15.86 a month4.63¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 355 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Twelfth Revis…
April 1, 2023 $15.86 a month4.608¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 354 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Eleventh Revi…
January 1, 2023 $15.98 a month4.608¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 351 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Tenth Revised…
October 1, 2022 $16.01 a month4.667¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 344 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Sixth Revised…
September 1, 2022 $16.10 a month4.667¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 342 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Fifth Revised…
July 1, 2022 $16.10 a month4.311¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 341 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Fourth Revise…
June 1, 2022 $16.50 a month4.311¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 337 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Third Revised…
April 1, 2022 $16.50 a month4.322¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 336 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-Second Revise…
January 1, 2022 $16.81 a month4.322¢PPL Electric, Supplement No. 331 to Electric Pa. P.U.C. No. 201, One-Hundred-First Revised…

Red: higher than the period before. Blue: lower. A dash means that the charge did not exist or did not apply then.

What the history does not show

A bill also changes with the riders, the fuel and supply charges and the taxes that are not in the table, and with your kWh and the season. To see what the current rates mean for your bill, use the PPL Electric Utilities rates and bill calculator. To see what one rate change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.

The supply price of PPL Electric Utilities is not in this table. See the PPL Electric Utilities price to compare history.

We read each value from the official document in the source column. If you find a value that is different on your bill or in the tariff, please tell us.

Did PPL Electric Utilities raise rates in 2026?

The distribution charge changed 4 times in 2026: 4.968¢ from January 1, 2026; 4.927¢ from June 1, 2026; 6.157¢ from July 1, 2026; 6.175¢ from October 1, 2026. Now it is 6.175¢, +24.3% since January 1.

How much have PPL Electric Utilities rates gone up since 2022?

The distribution charge was 4.322¢ on January 1, 2022 and is 6.175¢ now: +42.9%.

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