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Utility Provider Choices
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the region. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Online Information
Energy Price Shopping
www.energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
Pennsylvania Utility Choice
www.puc.state.pa.us
Guidance on selecting utility providers specifically for Pennsylvania
PAPowerSwitch
www.papowerswitch.com
Guidance for Pennsylvania residents on selecting utility providers
Electricity
Adams Electric Cooperative
888-232-6732
www.adamsec.com
First Energy (Met-Ed)
800-545-7741
www.firstenergycorp.com
PPL Corporation
800-342-5775
www.pplelectric.com
Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
888-460-4332
www.columbiagaspa.com
UGI Utilities
800-276-2722
www.ugi.com
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
Suppliers of water service, sewage, and solid waste removal vary greatly within the counties and individual communities. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Telephone
Verizon
800-837-4966
www.verizon.com
Cable Television
XFINITY
800-XFINITY
www.xfinity.com
Federal Government Information
Administration for Community Living
202-401-4634
www.acl.gov
Health & Human Services
877-696-6775
www.hhs.gov
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov