PECO Electric Rates Jump 19% Year‑Over‑Year, Winter Bills Likely to Rise

PECO utility customers face a roughly 19% year‑over‑year rate increase, likely adding about $12–$20 to typical winter electric bills in 2026.

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PECO Electric Rates Jump 19% Year‑Over‑Year, Winter Bills Likely to Rise

PECO Electric Rates Jump 19% Year‑Over‑Year, Winter Bills Likely to Rise
PECO electric rates in southeastern Pennsylvania have climbed about 19% compared with last winter, driven by a rise in wholesale capacity costs and higher generation supply charges. Effective December 1, 2025, the residential price to compare increased to 11.024 cents per kilowatt‑hour, adding roughly $12–$20 more per month for an average household. 
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  • PECO Energy Company
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