According to the Pennsylvania PUC, default service rates for residential consumers who don’t shop for a specific electricity supplier jumped by as much as 45% last month.
Patrick Cicero was recently confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate to serve as the state's new Consumer Advocate, a role that aims to be a 'consumer's voice' in utility issues. Cicero recently sat down with WESA’s Kate Giammarise to talk about the work ahead.
Electricity bills in Pennsylvania are increasing sharply this summer, driven in large part by a tight market for natural gas, industry experts say. The boost in electric rates has come as air ­conditioning units are cranked up for the summer. That makes it a good time for Pennsylvania residents to