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Pennsylvania · Updated August 2026
West Penn Power rates in 2026
What West Penn Power customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Greensburg, Butler, Uniontown, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg and the Pittsburgh outer suburbs.
12.075¢West Penn Price to Compare, June 1 2026 resetRanked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
The numbers
Where West Penn Power stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Compare (supply) | 12.075¢ | Effective June 1 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Previous Price to Compare | 10.947¢ | Through May 31, 2026 |
| Increase on June 1 | +10.3% | Residential default service |
| All-in residential rate | ~19¢ | Supply + delivery + riders |
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
Every Pennsylvania utility buys from the same PJM wholesale market. Capacity auction prices have climbed sharply, and that cost passes through to every customer regardless of which utility serves them.
Data center demand
Large computing loads are arriving faster than new generation can be built. West Penn serves the Pittsburgh suburbs while Duquesne Light serves the city core, so which utility runs your net metering depends on your exact address, and the transmission needed to serve those loads has to be built, permitted and paid for.
Infrastructure spending
West Penn has roughly $8 billion in capital work planned through 2029. That is recovered through delivery rates over time.
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 systems purchased 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.
West Penn Power questions
The things people actually ask
Is the Price to Compare what I actually pay?
No. The Price to Compare covers generation and transmission only. Your all-in rate adds distribution and riders — it is your total bill divided by your kilowatt-hours. For most West Penn residential customers that lands near 19 cents.
Can I shop for a lower supply rate?
Yes. Pennsylvania is a deregulated market and you can choose a competitive supplier for the supply portion. That does not change your delivery charges, and it does not change who fixes your lines.
Will rates keep rising?
Nobody can promise that. What is on record is that PJM capacity prices have climbed, the July 2026 auction was not expected to carry the price cap negotiated for the prior round, and West Penn's Price to Compare is up about 66% since 2020.
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