Guide to Managing Your Electric Costs
Reduce your electric bill with practical tips and smart solutions.
You’re not alone. Customers nationwide are experiencing unusually high electric supply rates due to recent changes in the energy market. While DLC doesn’t control supply costs, we can help you save money.
Track Your Usage
Simple actions can lead to conserving energy and saving money on your electric bill. If you have an advanced digital meter, you can view your electric consumption on our website or the free DLC Mobile app, available for download on the App Store or Google Play. The tool shows your usage by day/month/year as well as temperatures for those same time frames.
Reviewing your energy consumption trends and habits may reveal opportunities to decrease your usage. Get a breakdown of your top energy costs and usage for the past month. You can also compare your usage against similar efficient homes and learn ways to save by season, cost type or appliance.
Check Your Supply Rate
Market trends will likely continue to impact supply rates (also known as the “Price to Compare”). You may be able to secure a lower supply rate by shopping for an electric generation supplier. Learn how to shop for a supplier, compare costs and understand terms at PAPowerSwitch.com.
Sign Up for Budget Billing
Life is unpredictable, but your electric bill doesn’t have to be. Budget billing helps level out the fluctuations of your monthly bill so you know how much to expect each month. With budget billing, you pay the cost of the monthly average usage from the previous 12 months.
Shop for Energy-Efficient Products
Save both energy and money by exploring a wide range of energy-efficient products designed to meet your specific needs. From smart thermostats to energy-saving appliances, there are countless options available that can help you reduce consumption and lower your utility bills. Find special offers on DLC’s online marketplace.
Ask for Help
Need help paying your bill? Payment arrangements allow you to pay your account balance in easy monthly installments. If you’re income eligible, DLC’s Customer Assistance Program is also offered year-round.
Dollar Energy Fund and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program are additional resources that are currently available. These programs accept online applications with no calls or visits necessary. Learn more.