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While Pennsylvanians can already shop for their own electricity supplier, a new proposal would allow communities to shop on their behalf, potentially giving customers greater bargaining power and additional options to pursue competitive rates.

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October 13, 2026

Community price shopping for electricity proposed in Pennsylvania

By LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square

(The Center Square) – State lawmakers want to ease the burden of high electricity bills on residen...

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