According to a report in the Altoona Mirror, rates as of September 1st jumped nearly 19% to roughly 10.02 cents per kilowatt hour. For customers who use 750 KWH per month, you will see an increase of about $11 on your bill. A Penelec spokesperson said that the bills are divided up, half of the cost is the electricity itself, and the other half of the cost is for delivery and distribution to your homes and businesses. Penelec says that price increases continue because the cost of fuels to produce electricity continues to go up. There are 39 different providers in Altoona area alone
