Scranton, PA Electricity Rates & Electric Choice

Scranton, the county seat of Lackawanna County, calls itself the "Electric City" — it was an early adopter of electric streetcars in the 1880s, and the lighted sign downtown still says so. Today it's a city of hillside neighborhoods, from the Hill Section to Green Ridge and South Side, with the Steamtown National Historic Site and a strong university presence. In Pennsylvania you can generally choose an electric generation supplier (EGS) while your electric distribution company (EDC) delivers power and restores outages. Scranton is PPL Electric territory. Rate Raven is a subscription broker/advisor that monitors rates and helps you decide when switching makes sense — not a supplier.

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Electric choice in Scranton (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County is PPL Electric Utilities territory, where retail choice generally applies — though a few boroughs in the region run their own electric systems, so verify by address on your bill or PAPowerSwitch.

For the Electric City, a quick lesson in reading the bill:

• Distribution (delivery) charges pay PPL for wires, meters, and outage response. They stay the same whoever supplies you.
• Generation and transmission charges are the supply portion. On default service they're billed at PPL's Price to Compare; with a supplier, at your contract price.
• The PTC figure is your benchmark for any offer.
• A supplier name in the supply section means that company provides your generation.

What to check on your Scranton bill

1. Your EDC — expect PPL Electric.
2. Default service or an EGS contract.
3. PPL's Price to Compare (PTC) for your rate class.
4. Contract end date, exit fee, and fixed vs. variable pricing.
5. Any renewable content or add-ons.

Compare supply price to supply price. Total bill amounts include delivery charges that no supplier can change, so a bigger or smaller total doesn't tell you whether an offer is good.

Helpful guides:

• PA Price-to-Compare guide
• Switch checklist

When NOT to switch

• You're comparing total bills instead of the supply price against PPL's PTC.
• You're mid-contract and the exit fee outweighs the benefit.
• The offer doesn't clearly beat your PTC after fees and terms.
• Default service is acceptable and simplicity matters.
• Your address is served by a borough utility — EGS shopping may not apply.
• You haven't compared apples to apples on term length and pricing type.

How Rate Raven helps Scranton residents

• Monitors Pennsylvania plans and rates relevant to PPL territory.
• Breaks down your bill's supply and delivery charges in plain language.
• Alerts on PTC resets, spikes, or potentially better options.
• Broker/advisor on subscription — no title to power, not paid as a supplier.
• Soft CTA only: join the launch list while we prepare public signup.

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FAQ

Can I choose my electric supplier in Scranton, PA?

Generally yes. Scranton is PPL Electric territory, where retail choice applies. Confirm your supply status on your bill.

What is the Price to Compare (PTC)?

PPL's default generation and transmission price per kWh — the benchmark for any offer after fees. See the PTC guide.

Is Rate Raven an electric supplier?

No. Rate Raven is a subscription broker/advisor. PPL still delivers your power.

Which part of my bill does switching change?

Only the generation and transmission (supply) portion. Distribution charges stay with PPL no matter who supplies you.

How do I get Rate Raven?

Join the launch list at therateraven.com. Rate Raven launches at $9.99/mo. iPhone App Store listing is coming soon.

Service areas near Scranton

Rate Raven also serves PPL households around Scranton, including Dunmore, Dickson City, Throop, Taylor, Moosic, Old Forge, Clarks Summit, and South Abington. Most of the area is PPL territory, but a few Lackawanna Valley boroughs are served differently, so confirm your utility on your bill.

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Rate Raven is a subscription broker/advisor. Your utility (EDC) still delivers power and handles outages. We do not invent rates or savings figures. Verify offers on your bill and PAPowerSwitch.