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About Metropolitan Edison Company

Metropolitan Edison Company provides electricity to 14 counties in the state including counties like Montgomery County, Bucks County, Lancaster County, Chester County, and York County. The company is an investor owned organization. There are 460,147 customer accounts receiving electricity from the supplier. These customer accounts are made up of 0.05% industrial customers, 8.96% commercial properties and 91.00% residential customers. Customers of Metropolitan Edison Company spend, on average, 17.24 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is, unfortunately, 6.77% above the average national rate of 16.15 cents. In 2023 the company sold 5,534,231 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales) and 70,648 megawatt hours to other companies via the wholesale market. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced and 5,834,489 megawatt hours were acquired via wholesale channels. In 2023 they had total electricity related revenue of $1,116,630,800, with 82.08% coming from retail sales and 0.19% from wholesale sales.

The state average monthly residential electric bill is $64.2, while the Metropolitan Edison Company average is 62.55% more at $153.25 per month. Metropolitan Edison Company is the 5th ranked provider in the state for average monthly bill amount. The power grid owned by the provider has an average of 1.24 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting roughly 208.91 minutes. The US average for other companies is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage. The company currently does not generate any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates from other suppliers and then resell it to end consumers.

Metropolitan Edison Company Net Metering

Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Metropolitan Edison Company and any citizens who get their electricity from the company. This is a positive for any consumer considering installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage back to the electricity supplier.

Energy Loss

Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity generation business. Electricity companies must report these losses. Metropolitan Edison Company recently reported an annual loss of around 3.81% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 749th best out of 3530 companies who report energy loss in the US.

Metropolitan Edison Company Rate & Electric Bills

Metropolitan Edison Company residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.115/kWh$201.58/mo.$80.99/mo.
2474th17.24¢Metropolitan Edison Company's Average residential price per kWh
2088th$153.25Average monthly electricity bill for Metropolitan Edison Company's residential customers

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Metropolitan Edison Company Overview

  • Company Type:Investor Owned
  • Headquarters:600 South 5th Avenue
    Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
    United States of America
  • CEO:Linda Moss

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Metropolitan Edison Company Plans

Metropolitan Edison Company offers a total of 23 plans for electricity. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Metropolitan Edison Company Plans

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

All Metropolitan Edison Company Plans

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 8.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

12 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 9.69¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In

Residential

  • Rate 9.52¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 5%

Fixed All-In

Residential

  • Rate 10.00¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Green Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 10.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

24 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 9.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 24

Residential

  • Rate 9.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 36

Residential

  • Rate 9.59¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In

Residential

  • Rate 9.75¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 5%

Fixed All-In

Residential

  • Rate 10.30¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Fixed All-In 12 Months

Residential

  • Rate 13.63¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Fixed All-In 1 Month

Residential

  • Rate 14.77¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 1 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Fixed All-In 6 Months

Residential

  • Rate 11.17¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In 6 Months

Residential

  • Rate 12.13¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 6 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Fixed All-In 12 Months

Residential

  • Rate 12.68¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In 1 Month

Residential

  • Rate 13.82¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 1 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In 18 Months

Residential

  • Rate 12.56¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In 18 Months

Residential

  • Rate 13.52¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Fixed All-In 24 Months

Residential

  • Rate 13.00¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Fixed All-In 24 Months

Residential

  • Rate 13.95¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Energy Loss

Metropolitan Edison Company's energy loss due to business operations.

-3.81%

Total Energy Loss

222,209MWh

749 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of Metropolitan Edison Company's Power Outages

208.91 min.

vs. national average of 123.49 min.

1.24 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.44

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Metropolitan Edison Company State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Pennsylvania137,864299,439,058.89100%

Metropolitan Edison Company County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Adams County106,0277319.91$171.27/mo
Berks County430,4497320.09$172.19/mo
Bucks County645,0547520.55$175.25/mo
Chester County545,8237320.88$175.65/mo
Cumberland County268,5797420.30$173.37/mo
Dauphin County288,8007419.97$175.37/mo
Lancaster County556,6297319.94$176.02/mo
Lebanon County144,0117220.10$172.40/mo
Lehigh County376,3177219.99$175.16/mo
Monroe County167,1987219.95$174.86/mo

Cities Metropolitan Edison Company Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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Metropolitan Edison Company FAQ:

How much is the average delivery bill for Metropolitan Edison Company customers each month?

Consumers of Metropolitan Edison Company pay, on average, a monthly delivery bill of $153.25.

Who is the CEO of Metropolitan Edison Company?

The current CEO of Metropolitan Edison Company is Linda Moss.

What is the average delivery electricity rate for Metropolitan Edison Company customers?

The average delivery price of electricity for consumers of Metropolitan Edison Company is 17.24 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What is the phone number for Metropolitan Edison Company?

Metropolitan Edison Company's customer service phone number is (888) 544-4877

What cities does Metropolitan Edison Company sell electricity in?

Metropolitan Edison Company provides electricity in 197 cities in the nation including Pennsylvania.

When will Metropolitan Edison Company power be restored?

Metropolitan Edison Company's outages last, on average, about 208.91 minutes per outage.

How many counties does Metropolitan Edison Company supply electricity to?

There are 14 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Metropolitan Edison Company.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-10-08