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Pennsylvania · Updated August 2026
PECO rates in 2026
What PECO customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and York counties.
11.76¢PECO Price to Compare, July 2026Ranked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
Estimate what solar does against your PECO bill
Enter your bill and we’ll size the array that would cover it, and show the gross value of that production at your rate. It does not net off the customer charge, taxes or what you would still draw at night — for that, use the bill savings calculator. Nothing is sent anywhere; this runs in your browser.
An estimate from your own numbers, not a quote, and not a savings figure. It assumes 400 W panels, an 80% system derate and no roof constraints. Your real number depends on orientation, roof area and your utility’s export credit. Savings are not guaranteed.
The numbers
Where PECO stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Compare (supply) | 11.76¢ | July 2026 figure |
| All-in residential rate | ~20.0¢ | Supply + delivery + riders |
| Reset schedule | Quarterly | March, June, September, December |
Figures as published August 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
PJM capacity costs
PECO buys from the same PJM wholesale market as every other Pennsylvania utility. Capacity auction prices have climbed sharply and pass through to customers.
Data center demand
Large computing loads across the PJM footprint are arriving faster than new generation is being built, and the transmission to serve them is recovered from ratepayers.
Quarterly resets
PECO adjusts its Price to Compare four times a year rather than twice. That means smaller individual changes but more of them.
The honest cost picture
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
PECO questions
The things people actually ask
Why is PECO's Price to Compare lower than PPL's but the all-in rate higher?
Because the two numbers measure different things. PECO's supply charge is lower; its distribution charges and riders are higher. What matters to your budget is the all-in figure — your bill divided by your kilowatt-hours.
How often does this change?
Four times a year: March, June, September and December.
Can I shop for supply?
Yes. Pennsylvania is deregulated, and switching suppliers changes only the supply portion of your bill.
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