Electric Bill Breakdown

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Electric Bill Breakdown

Understanding Your Electric Bill
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KWH used 1,700

st Charges From Penelec
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out Rate: Standard Residential PN-RESD
Customer Charge 10.03
CUSTOMER
s NAME System Improvement Charge
Distribution 5.36
123 STREET NAME Charge
Distribution 1,700 KWH x 0.072200 122.74
CITY 00000
Solar Requirements Charge 1,700 KWH x 0.000080 0.14
es Default Service Support Charge 1,700 KWH x 0.008420 14.31
TCJA Voluntary Surcharge -6.32
State Tax Surcharge 0.03
Current Consumption Bill Charges 146.29
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Late payment charge 6.22
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Total Charges $ 152.51
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Charges From Energy Plus Holdings
Po Box 38815, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8815
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Customer Service: 1-877-232-7052
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k Billing Period: Jun 21, 2023 to Jul 20, 2023
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if Generation/Transmission 1,700 KWH x 0.136000 231.20
h Total Energy Plus Holdings Charges 231.20
Customer Charge A monthly basic distribution charge to cover costs for billing, meter reading,
equipment, maintenance and advanced metering.
Distribution System Improvement Charge This charge recovers costs incurred to repair, improve
or replace infrastructure that the Company uses to deliver electricity to its customers.
Distribution Charge Charge for Universal Service Program and Energy EfÏciency Program costs,
and for the use of local wires, transformers, substations and other equipment used to deliver electricity
to consumers from high-voltage transmission lines.
Solar Requirements Charge Charge to acquire Solar Photovoltaic Alternative Energy Credits to
comply with the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act.
Default Service Support Charge Charge to recover new and deferred costs associated with
serving customers in a competitive market.
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TCJA Voluntary Surcharge This surcharge adjusts customer rates for the reduction to corporate
federal income tax under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Generation/Transmission Charges for costs to provide energy, capacity, compliance with

Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, transmission and ancillary services for customers receiving
Default Service or charges from an alternate supplier.
State Tax Adjustment A charge, or a credit, or electric rates to reflect changes in various state
taxes included in your bill. The surcharge may vary by bill component.
kWh (Kilowatt-hour) The basic unit of electric energy for which most customers are charged. The
amount of electricity used by ten 100-watt lights left on for 1 hour. Customers are usually charged for
electricity in cents per kilowatt-hour.
Choosing a competitive supplier for your electric generation
Electric customers in Pennsylvania were among the very first in the United States to have the ability to
choose the company that supplies their electricity. You may be able to choose your electric generation sup-
plier (EGS) in areas where competitive electricity supplies are being offered. Consumers may be able to se-
cure supply rates below the prices offered by their utility or take advantage of other energy products, such
as renewable energy. Generation supply costs comprise the majority of the average electric bill. Consumers
are encouraged to proactively engage competitive suppliers – whose price is unregulated by the Pennsyl-
vania Public Utility Commission (PUC) – to obtain pricing information for the generation portion of their bill.
Competitive offers may not be available in all areas.
Why should I shop for electricity?

Just like you would shop for any household item, you can shop for your electricity to find the best deal and
the best service for your needs. Remember, saving just one cent per kWh could translate into more than
$100 a year in savings, depending on usage, and may allow you to take advantage of other energy product
offerings, such as renewable energy. Competitive offers may not be available in all areas. Log onto www.
PAPowerSwitch.com to learn about suppliers in your area.
Will I still be able to take advantage of “budget billing”?

Yes – Be sure to tell Penelec that you want budget billing, which allows you to pay a “fixed amount” each
month, providing certainty in your bills. Budget billing averages bills out over 12 months, but does not guar-
antee an annual fixed rate as budget bills are subject to quarterly adjustments based on usage.
What is the “price to compare”?

The price to compare (PTC) is the price per kilowatt hour (kWh) your electric distribution company will
charge. When asked, the competitive supplier also will provide you with a PTC, allowing you to make an
apples-to-apples comparison on price for the generation portion of your bill. Be sure to ask how long the
price is effective and verify if taxes or other fees are included in the PTC. The PTC includes the GRT and
may include the STAS.
What is the Gross Receipts Tax and how is it factored into the Price to Compare ?
The Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) is a Pennsylvania state tax imposed on the gross receipts from sales of elec-
tric energy within Pennsylvania and is included in the PTC. The Gross Receipts Tax is paid by both the elec-
tric distribution company (EDC) and the EGS on the basis of the company’s or the supplier’s gross receipts
from the sale of generation supply within Pennsylvania. EDCs and EGSs include the GRT as part of the cost
of electric generation supply.
Is the Gross Receipts Tax part of the State Tax Adjustment Surcharge (STAS)?
The GRT is usually partially collected in the STAS and partially in the base rates, but it may depend on the
timing of any tax changes and rate cases.
My utility company has always been a good company. Why should I switch now?
Penelec does not care if you choose a competitive supplier and is encouraging its customers to shop
around. Penelec will continue to deliver your electricity, provide reliable service and respond to outage
problems. The quality, reliability, and maintenance of your electric service should not change as it is still
monitored by the Commission. You may be able to save money or take advantage of other energy prod-
ucts, such as renewable energy with a competitive supplier or you can stay with Penelec. It’s your choice.
For Further Information, Contact the Public Utility Commission:

Write Call Go Online
PA Public Utility Commission 1-800-692-7380 www.puc.pa.gov
Bureau of Consumer Services For people with speech or hearing ConsumerEd@pa.gov
400 North Street loss, dial 7-1-1 (Telecommunica-
Harrisburg, PA 17120 tions Relay Service)

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Electric Bill Breakdown

KWH used 1,700

Generation/Transmission Charges for costs to provide energy, capacity, compliance with

Why should I shop for electricity?

Will I still be able to take advantage of “budget billing”?

What is the “price to compare”?

For Further Information, Contact the Public Utility Commission:

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