Pennsylvania’s electric bills are climbing faster than inflation, and customers are feeling the strain. Over the past five years, rising transmission and distribution investments, higher PJM capacity auction costs, and rapid data center growth have all contributed to upward pressure on prices — with disproportionate impacts on low‑income households already struggling with energy affordability.
Join us as we take a data‑driven look at Pennsylvania electric bills to identify which components have contributed most significantly to rising customer costs. We’ll examine the savings, benefits, and costs of Act 129 energy efficiency programs, highlighting how efficiency continues to deliver meaningful value for ratepayers. We’ll also explore practical strategies to improve affordability — from modernizing rate design and updating grid planning processes to deploying virtual power plants and limiting data center cost‑shifting.
