Lancaster's Wires Are PPL's — Your Supply Contract Doesn't Have to Be the Default
Lancaster city and most of Lancaster County sit inside PPL Electric Utilities' territory. Through PA Power Switch, residents can replace PPL's default generation rate with a PUC-licensed competitive supplier while PPL keeps every wire, meter and outage truck.
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Switch Both Electric + Gas in Lancaster — Save $140+/year
Lancaster is in a dual fuel deregulated state. You can switch both your electricity AND natural gas provider. Most customers who switch both save $140 or more per year.
About Energy Choice in Lancaster
PPL is the electric distribution utility for the City of Lancaster and nearly all of Lancaster County — from the downtown core out through Manheim Township, East Hempfield and the borough towns. PPL sets a Price to Compare that changes on a set schedule (typically each June and December) through PUC-approved auction, and that number is the anchor point for competitive shopping.
PA Power Switch shows every PUC-licensed supplier offering service in PPL territory alongside their per-kWh rate, term length and any monthly fee or early-termination charge. The goal for a Lancaster household is straightforward: find a fixed offer that sits meaningfully below PPL's current Price to Compare and holds that rate for the full contract term.
Lancaster County's mix of dense city rowhomes, suburban single-family houses and larger rural properties means household electric usage varies more than in a purely urban market. A locked fixed rate is especially valuable for larger homes with electric heat or heat-pump backup strips, since PPL's Price to Compare resets can land right on top of peak winter usage.
Natural gas service in the Lancaster area is split between UGI Utilities and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania depending on the specific address. Both participate in Pennsylvania's gas Choice program, so gas is a separate shopping decision from PPL electric supply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the electric utility in Lancaster, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities. PPL is the electric distribution company for the City of Lancaster and nearly all of Lancaster County, and continues to handle wires, meters and outage response after you switch competitive suppliers.
How do I find PPL's Price to Compare for Lancaster?
It's printed on every Lancaster electric bill and posted on PA Power Switch under PPL's service territory. PPL updates the rate on a set schedule — typically June and December — as new PUC-approved supply auctions clear.
Which gas utility serves Lancaster?
Natural gas service in the Lancaster area is split between UGI Utilities and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania depending on the specific address. Both participate in Pennsylvania's gas Choice program, so gas shopping is a separate decision from electricity.
Do I lose PPL as my utility if I switch suppliers?
No. PPL still delivers the electricity, reads your meter and restores service after storms. A competitive supplier only replaces the generation line on your Lancaster bill; every other charge stays with PPL.
When should Lancaster residents re-shop electric rates?
Check PA Power Switch around each PPL Price to Compare change — typically June and December — and again about 45 days before your current fixed contract ends, so you can lock a new rate before rolling to a month-to-month variable rate.