Electric bills in Pennsylvania to increase in June. Here's how to skip the rate hike
The Public Utility Commission has warned Pennsylvania residents that the price of electric generation will go up June 1.
Pennsylvania residents have a right to shop for a supplier at a lower rate through the PA Power Switch website.
There are also rebates, incentives and discounts available to those deciding to install energy-efficient items to their homes.
"We built our house in 2017 and are enjoying zero energy bills," said Lucy DeBarbaro.
DeBarbaro lives with her husband in Squirrel Hill, where their home rates a -8 in energy use. A typical home rate is 100.
"Our house is equipped with solar panels," DeBarbaro said. "Whatever increase in energy cost that's happening is not impacting us. We generate our own electricity."
DeBarbaro said there is a 30% tax rebate on solar panels for 10 years. She said there are rebates and incentives on several energy-saving items, including heat pumps.
"The heat pump uses just a small fraction of the energy that either the gas or electric water heater uses — just a fraction of the energy; therefore, your electric bill will be reduced," DeBarbaro said.
The rebates, incentives and credits, DeBarbaro said, are expected to increase in 2024. The electric hike takes effect June 1.
Ways to avoid the electric price hike:
