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Scranton Electric Companies

Since Pennsylvania electric deregulation began in 1996, businesses have the power to choose their specific electricity provider or to continue to purchase from their utility company. For businesses of all sizes in Scranton, the deregulated market allows business owners to compare energy plans from top energy suppliers and shop for the lowest electricity rate.

Energy Deregulation in Pennsylvania

In 1994 the Public Utilities Commission began investigating the energy market and published their findings in "The Report and Recommendation on Electric Competition". Their research convinced the state assembly to pass the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act in 1996. Over the next 15 years, Pennsylvania removed market rate caps by region gradually forming a free market.

What is the difference between a Utility and an Energy Provider?

Utilities are the entities in charge of the operation and maintenance of the energy infrastructure, like wires and towers. The local electric utility in Scranton is PPL Electric Utilities. the utility company responsible for transporting electricity from the generators to residential homes and businesses in Scranton.

Energy providers in Scranton, like Direct Energy, Entrust, and Marathon Energy, are the competitive energy retailers. Each energy provider buys energy from the wholesale market (the generators) and then re-sells it to consumers (homeowners, renters, and businesses).

In most cases, the consumer (the homeowner, renter, or business) signs a contract with an energy provider for a specific energy plan. The basic energy plan details the rate class, the energy rate per kWh, the contract term length (6, 12, 24, 36 months), and other contract terms like the cancellation fee policy.

About Scranton, PA

Scranton is located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania with a population of 77,291.

Incorporated in 1866, Scranton was named after brothers Seldon and George Scranton who produced T-rails for the railroads, helping form Scranton into a significant industrial area.

Known as the “Electric City,” Scranton developed the country’s first working electric streetcar system.

Scranton, Pennsylvania Energy Profile

Pennsylvania is the 3rd highest electricity-generating state in the nation, behind only Texas and Florida. Commercial energy consumption makes up 17.1% of all energy consumption in the state.

Electricity for Scranton business and residential users is generated across the regional electricity grid, and several entities are collectively responsible for providing electricity:

• PJM Interconnection: PJM operates the wholesale electricity marketplace and ensures the reliability of the electricity grid and conducts long-term planning for the future of electricity generation and transmission.
• Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC): Electricity is regulated at the state level by the PA PUC. The PUC sets rates (which influence how much electricity costs) and manages programs to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable electricity.
• PPL: PPL is the distribution company in Scranton. While all customers can choose their electricity supplier, PPL is the primary distributor for Scranton homes and businesses.

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