Lancaster Electricity Rates
- In Lancaster, electricity rates start at 11.37 cents per kWh through Town Square Energy's 3-month plan.
- For 1,000 kWh of electricity a month, Lancaster homes pay an average of 15.08¢/kWh.
- PPL Electric's Price to Compare is 13.147¢ per kWh, and the cheapest Lancaster plan we list is 1.78¢ lower.
Today's Cheapest Lancaster Electricity Rates
You can sign up in Lancaster for as little as 2 months or for as long as 36. Expect PPL Electric's delivery charges in addition to these supply rates.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Square Energy – Town Square Energy | 3 months | 11.37¢/kWh | Continue |
| Better Buy Energy – Better Buy Energy | 12 months | 12.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Nordic Energy Services – Nordic Energy Services | 2 months | 12.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Cooperative of America – Energy Cooperative of America | Monthly | 12.70¢/kWh | Continue |
| Cirro Energy – Cirro Energy | 12 months | 12.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Just Energy | 24 months | 13.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Shipley Energy – Shipley Energy | 6 months | 13.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas | 6 months | 14.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Alpha Gas and Electric – Alpha Gas and Electric | Monthly | 15.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Think Energy – Think Energy | 12 months | 15.40¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartEnergy | 6 months | 16.50¢/kWh | Continue |
| MPower Energy – Mpower Energy NJ | 12 months | 16.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| IGS Energy – IGS Energy | 36 months | 17.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Vista Energy Marketing – Vista Energy Marketing L.P. | 12 months | 19.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Park Power – Park Power | 3 months | 20.99¢/kWh | Continue |
Featured Lancaster Electricity Plans for November
Rates shift often across Lancaster’s competitive electricity market. These plans offer solid value at current pricing:
- Town Square Energy – Town Square Energy (3-month): 11.37¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- Better Buy Energy – Better Buy Energy (12-month): 12.59¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months.
Lancaster Electricity Suppliers
We compare rates from electric generation suppliers active in PPL Electric’s Lancaster territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Lancaster residents today.
Lancaster Business Electricity Rates
Lancaster’s economy blends tourism (Amish Country), agriculture, and healthcare (Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health). Commercial customers access deregulated rates through PPL Electric territory.
Business electricity pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Lancaster Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Lancaster and the PPL Electric service area.
Who do I call about a power outage in Lancaster if I switched suppliers?
PPL Electric still fixes outages and keeps the power lines and meters, no matter who supplies your electricity. A supplier only sets the supply price on your bill.
What is a good electricity rate in Lancaster?
One that beats PPL Electric's Price to Compare, now 13.147¢/kWh, because that is what you pay if you do nothing. Today 1 of the 23 plans we list for Lancaster comes in under it, and the cheapest is 11.37¢.
Source: Pennsylvania PUC, June 2026
How much is the average monthly electric bill in Lancaster?
About $144 a month in 2024, before taxes. The average PPL Electric household used 849 kWh a month and paid about 16.99¢ per kWh on the default rate, all charges included (federal EIA data).
Source: EIA, 2024
Is PPL Electric's Price to Compare higher than last year?
Yes, for homes on the default rate. PPL Electric's Price to Compare has been 13.147¢/kWh since June 1, 2026, 5.3% higher than the 12.49¢ it was on June 1, 2025.
Source: Pennsylvania PUC, June 2026
What are PPL Electric's peak hours in Lancaster?
PPL's optional time-of-use rate charges 14.216¢/kWh from 2 to 6 p.m. on summer weekdays and 8.814¢ off-peak.
