I live in PA where residents can choose both their electric and natural gas suppliers. The 'PA Electric Choice' program was enacted by republican governor Tom Ridge in 1997. The 'PA Gas Choice' program came later.
I have saved hundreds of dollars over the years by having the freedom to choose my electric and gas suppliers. Something most democrats don't understand, "fair unfettered competition works - if we let it."
The average residential electricity rates in Pennsylvania123are approximately 12.75¢/kWh1, which is 7.32% greater than the national average residential rate of 11.88¢/kWh1. The average commercial electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 9.8 ¢/kWh2. The approximate range of residential electricity rates in the U.S. is 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh1.