The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has alerted consumers that energy supply prices for all PUC-regulated electric utilities will adjust on Dec. 1, according to a news release.

The cost of electricity caused by using more heat in the winter can account for more than half of a typical customer's bill, according to the PUC.

The PUC urges consumers who are worried about winter heating bills to contact their provider early to discuss affordability options and assistance programs that will help them stay connected.

According to the release, the price increases effective Dec. 1 include:

Duquesne Light: 12.43 → 13.75¢/kWh (+10.6%)

Pike County Light & Power (estimated): 10.1923→ 11.2 ¢/kWh (+9.9%)

Met-Ed: 11.905 → 12.965¢/kWh (+8.9%)

Penelec: 11.004 → 11.747¢/kWh (+6.75%)

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