Scranton, PA electricity service area
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Scranton residents can choose from PA PUC-licensed electricity suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, and ENGIE. PPL Electric delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.

Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Scranton?

The cheapest electricity rates in Scranton, PA typically range from 8-12¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Scranton is served by PPL Electric, which offers a Price to Compare (PTC) rate—if a supplier beats that rate, you save money. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available supplier rates and find the best deal for your Scranton home.

Rates are for generation only · Your PPL Electric delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier

The Electric City got its nickname from running America's first electric streetcars in 1886.

Scranton made TV history as Dunder Mifflin's home base, but its real claim to fame is older: the anthracite coal that powered America's industrial revolution. Today you can pick your power supplier instead of defaulting to PPL.

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Benefits of Energy Choice in Scranton

Lower rates from licensed suppliers

Scranton customers can compare rates from suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, and Verde Energy—all PA PUC-licensed.

Same reliable service

PPL Electric continues delivering electricity to your Scranton home. Only your generation rate changes—same wires, same reliability.

Price protection

Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the Pennsylvania electricity market.

Green energy options

Choose renewable energy plans from suppliers offering 100% wind or solar electricity for your Scranton home.

About PPL Electric in Scranton

PPL Electric is the regulated utility serving Scranton in Lackawanna County. PPL Electric maintains power lines and meters—your supplier (Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, etc.) sells the electricity itself.

Pennsylvania deregulated electricity in 1996 under the Electricity Generation Customer Choice Act, overseen by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC). Scranton residents can compare rates from 50+ licensed suppliers via PA Power Switch or here.

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Scranton ZIP Codes

Scranton has 17 ZIP codes in the PPL Electric service area. Click any ZIP code to compare electricity rates for that area.

Looking for electricity rates in Scranton? Enter your ZIP code above to compare plans from PA PUC-licensed electricity suppliers. All 17 Scranton ZIP codes have access to competitive electricity rates through Pennsylvania's energy choice program.